Russian-style Curry

Ingredients

While the original Indian curry is known for its bold and spicy flavors, this Russian-style Curry incorporates milder spices to suit the Russian palate. Additionally, it incorporates ingredients commonly found in Russian cuisine, such as beets and sour cream, to add a unique twist to the dish. We alse have the original recipe for Curry, so you can check it out.

• 2 tablespoons (30ml) vegetable oil 2 tablespoons (30ml) vegetable oil
• 1 onion, finely chopped 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon (5g) ground cumin 1 teaspoon (5g) ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon (5g) paprika 1 teaspoon (5g) paprika
• 1 teaspoon (5g) dried dill 1 teaspoon (5g) dried dill
• 1 teaspoon (5g) dried parsley 1 teaspoon (5g) dried parsley
• 2 medium-sized beets, peeled and grated 2 medium-sized beets, peeled and grated
• 2 carrots, peeled and grated 2 carrots, peeled and grated
• 2 potatoes, peeled and diced 2 potatoes, peeled and diced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 cup (240ml) vegetable broth 1 cup (240ml) vegetable broth
• 1 cup (240ml) tomato puree 1 cup (240ml) tomato puree
• 1 cup (240ml) sour cream 1 cup (240ml) sour cream
• Salt and pepper to taste Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh dill, for garnish Fresh dill, for garnish

Nutrition

• Calories (kcal / KJ): 320 kcal / 1340 KJ
• Fat (total, saturated): 18g, 8g
• Carbohydrates (total, sugars): 35g, 12g
• Protein: 6g
• Fiber: 7g
• Salt: 1.5g

Preparation

1. 1.
   Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, and sauté until they become translucent.
2. 2.
   Add the ground cumin, paprika, dried dill, and dried parsley to the pot. Stir well to coat the onions and garlic with the spices.
3. 3.
   Add the grated beets, carrots, potatoes, and diced red bell pepper to the pot. Stir to combine all the ingredients.
4. 4.
   Pour in the vegetable broth and tomato puree. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 20 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
5. 5.
   Stir in the sour cream and season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook for an additional 5 minutes.
6. 6.
   Serve the Russian-style Curry hot, garnished with fresh dill.

Treat your ingredients with care...

• Beets — Wear gloves while handling beets to prevent staining your hands.
• Sour cream — Use full-fat sour cream for a creamy and rich flavor.

Tips & Tricks

• For a spicier version, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or chili flakes.
• Serve the Russian-style Curry with a dollop of sour cream on top for extra creaminess.
• This dish tastes even better the next day, as the flavors have time to meld together.
• Feel free to add other vegetables of your choice, such as peas or green beans.
• Serve the curry with crusty bread or steamed rice for a complete meal.

Serving advice

Serve the Russian-style Curry hot, accompanied by a side of crusty bread or steamed rice. Garnish with fresh dill for added freshness and visual appeal.

Presentation advice

To make the dish visually appealing, arrange the curry in a deep bowl and place a dollop of sour cream on top. Sprinkle some fresh dill over the sour cream for an elegant touch.