Vegan Thai Green Curry

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• 1 piece galangal
• 1 stalk lemongrass
• Handful fresh coriander stems and roots
• 2 small purple shallots
• 1 small piece fresh turmeric
• Zest from 0.5 green lemon/lime
• 2-3 whole green chilies
• 1-2 teaspoons cumin powder
• 3-4 tablespoons water
• 1.5-2 cups thick coconut milk
• 8-10 small purple Thai eggplants
• Several florets fresh broccoli
• Chopped red bell pepper
• Chopped green bell pepper
• Sliced button mushrooms
• 1 cup thin coconut milk
• Handful fresh or frozen green peas
• Salt to taste
• A few fresh Thai basil leaves
• Squeeze fresh lime or lemon juice

1. 1Peel and chop galangal, trim and thinly slice lemongrass, chop coriander stems and roots, peel and roughly chop shallots, slice fresh turmeric, and carefully peel zest from half a green lemon/lime.
2. 2Transfer all prepared aromatics, whole green chilies, cumin powder, and 3-4 tablespoons of water to a blender.
3. 3Blend ingredients until a fine, vibrant green paste is formed.
4. 4Trim small purple Thai eggplants and make two slits on one side of each, ensuring they remain attached; slice button mushrooms.
5. 5Pour 1.5 to 2 cups of thick coconut milk into a frying pan and heat until it starts to simmer.
6. 6Add the prepared green curry paste to the simmering thick coconut milk and stir continuously, cooking until the coconut milk starts to boil.
7. 7Add the slit Thai eggplants to the curry base, cover with a lid, and cook for a few minutes.
8. 8Add broccoli florets to the pan, cover again, and cook for a short period.
9. 9Introduce chopped red and green bell peppers and sliced mushrooms into the pan and stir into the curry.
10. 10Pour 1 cup thin coconut milk into the curry to achieve the desired consistency, and stir.
11. 11Add green peas and salt to the curry and mix in.
12. 12Gently tear and add fresh Thai basil leaves, followed by a squeeze of fresh lime or lemon juice.
13. 13Stir and cook the curry briefly until all vegetables are cooked through but remain slightly crunchy.

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