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Vegetarian Laksa Curry Recipe

Asian · Vegetarian · 1h 10m · 3 servings

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For the soul.

70 mins
~₹120 /serving

Key Ingredients

  • 8 button mushrooms - sliced
  • 4 spring onion (bulb & greens) - green and bulbs chopped
  • 8 pieces green beans (french beans) - cut into and blanched
  • 2 carrots (gajjar) - peeled and julienne
  • 1 red yellow or green bell pepper (capsicum) - sliced
  • + 23 more ingredients — see full list below ↓
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35 mins
~₹350 total

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How to Make Vegetarian Laksa Curry Recipe at Home

Ingredients (28 items)

  • button mushrooms - sliced8
  • spring onion (bulb & greens) - green and bulbs chopped4
  • green beans (french beans) - cut into and blanched8 pieces
  • carrots (gajjar) - peeled and julienne2
  • red yellow or green bell pepper (capsicum) - sliced1
  • baby corn - sliced lengthwise6
  • tofu - cut into cubes250 grams
  • bean sprouts1/2 cup
  • -/2 coconut milk1 cup
  • vegetable stock - adjustable3 cups
  • rice noodles - thin400 grams
  • soy sauce1 tablespoon
  • sunflower oil2 tablespoon
  • coriander (dhania) leaves - handful
  • mint leaves (pudina) - handful
  • lemon wedges - to serve
  • sunflower oil - as required to shallow fry the tofu cubes
  • salt - to taste
  • fresh red chillies3
  • dry red chillies - soaked in water for 30 minutes2
  • lemon grass - stalk1
  • cloves garlic - peeled5
  • inch galangal - peeled and sliced (or ginger)1
  • coriander powder (dhania)2 teaspoon
  • cumin powder (jeera)1 teaspoon
  • inch fresh turmeric root - sliced (or turmeric powder)1 teaspoon
  • pearl onions (sambar onions) - sliced4
  • cashew nuts5
Prep Time10 min
Cook Time1h
Total Time1h 10m
Servings3
CourseDinner
CuisineAsian
DietVegetarian
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Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. 1

    To begin making the Vegetarian Laksa Curry first, grind all the ingredients under ‘Laksa paste’ in a mixer grinder

  2. 2

    Shallow fry or grill the tofu cubes on a grill pan, till well browned on both sides

  3. 3

    Heat 2 tablespoon oil in a large wok

  4. 4

    Add the Laksa paste and fry for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring continuously till the oil separates

  5. 5

    After 3 minutes add the chopped onion bulbs and sauté for a minute

  6. 6

    Add the beans, carrots, babycorn and cook for 1-2 minutes

  7. 7

    Once the beans are half cooked add the mushrooms, coloured pepper and cook till the mushrooms just start sweating

  8. 8

    Now add the vegetable stock and then the coconut milk

  9. 9

    Add the tofu and mix well

  10. 10

    Add the soy sauce and season with salt

  11. 11

    Let the soup boil for a 2 to 3 minutes

  12. 12

    Meanwhile cook the rice noodles as per packet instructions

  13. 13

    To serve Vegetarian Laksa Curry place some noodles in a bowl

  14. 14

    Ladle the curry soup over it

  15. 15

    Top with the bean sprouts, onion greens, coriander and mint leaves

  16. 16

    Serve immediately with lime wedges

  17. 17

    Serve Vegetarian Laksa Curry on its own or with Mushroom and Bok Choy Stir Fry for a delightful meal

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Frequently Asked Questions about Laksa

What is Laksa?+
Vegetarian Laksa Curry Recipe is a vegetarian Asian dinner dish made with button mushrooms - sliced, spring onion (bulb & greens) - green and bulbs chopped, green beans (french beans) - cut into and blanched, carrots (gajjar) - peeled and julienne, and more. It takes about 1h 10m to prepare and serves 3.
How long does it take to cook Laksa?+
Vegetarian Laksa Curry Recipe takes 1h 10m in total — 10 minutes of prep and 60 minutes of cooking. If you prefer not to cook, you can order it via Zomato or Swiggy in about 30–45 minutes.
What ingredients do I need for Laksa?+
Vegetarian Laksa Curry Recipe requires 28 ingredients including button mushrooms - sliced, spring onion (bulb & greens) - green and bulbs chopped, green beans (french beans) - cut into and blanched, carrots (gajjar) - peeled and julienne, red yellow or green bell pepper (capsicum) - sliced, and 23 more. The full ingredient list with quantities is on this page.
Is Laksa easy to make at home?+
Yes! Vegetarian Laksa Curry Recipe can be made at home in 1h 10m following the 17 steps on this page. The full recipe with exact quantities and step-by-step instructions is available above and on the What2Eat recipe page.
Can I order Laksa online?+
Yes! You can order Laksa from Zomato or Swiggy. Search for "Laksa" on either app to find restaurants near you. Delivery typically takes 30–45 minutes depending on your location.