Hello lovelies, didn't we just enjoy a golden autumn, and now it's somehow already December? I could start every post with how fast time flies — but I guess that won't stop it either. The last month of the year is always a little hectic in our house. Not because we go crazy over Christmas and presents, but because the girls have their birthdays at the start of December, and there's so much to plan and organize. And yes, I'm one of those moms who loves having a theme for the party and then spends hours gathering ideas on Pinterest — it's just so much fun for me. Even though we don't give each other big gifts in the family, we do love to give a little something (usually something edible). With the cold weather and the long to-do list, the craving for comfort food only grows.
Curries in all their variations are absolutely our favorites. Not only because they come together quickly, but because they taste so good, they're nourishing, and they warm you from the inside. I also think they're a wonderful way to clear out the fridge, so new and exciting combinations keep coming together. That's exactly what happened today, and because the curry with broccoli, spinach and coconut milk turned out so delicious, I want to share the recipe with you:
We ate the curry with bulgur, which paired really well. Bulgur is made mainly from durum wheat semolina, and thanks to the gentle production process it's very nutritious. We simply love the taste, and it's a welcome change from quinoa, rice or couscous. If you have any left over, bulgur also makes a lovely salad.
The fresh mint and pomegranate arils give the curry an oriental touch (and the edamame add something Asian, a multi-culti curry then :-). Pomegranate ends up on almost everything for me right now, sweet or savory, I just love it. Do you have a favorite curry? I love it with nuts and pumpkin too, so really there are very few combinations we don't enjoy. It just can't be spicy for my girls — otherwise they go on strike!
If you love curries as much as we do, take a look at my cauliflower lentil curry with dates and the pumpkin curry with chickpeas and mie noodles. And if you want more bulgur ideas, my bulgur with coconut and veggies is a lovely one for the week ahead.
