For: Nitra Fennel Seed (Sonf)

Fennel-Spiced Vegetable Curry

  • Vegan
  • Indian
  • 30 min
  • Serves 4

A gently sweet, aromatic vegetable curry where fennel seed gives a distinctive, licorice-like warmth.

04 · Spices & Masalas

Method

  1. 1

    Temper the fennel seed

    Heat the oil and add the fennel seed, frying until it turns fragrant and lightly darkens.

  2. 2

    Cook the onion

    Add the onion and cook 5–6 minutes until soft.

  3. 3

    Add tomato

    Stir in the tomatoes and cook 6–8 minutes until they break down.

  4. 4

    Add vegetables

    Tip in the mixed vegetables with a splash of water, cover, and simmer 12–15 minutes until tender.

  5. 5

    Finish

    Season with salt and serve hot with rice or roti.

Nitra tip

Fennel seed's sweetness pairs particularly well with root vegetables like carrot and pumpkin.