Slow Cooker Vegetable Curry (2024)

Hearty Indian inspired slow cooker vegetable curry to make on busy days. This curry is loaded with vegetables, and the flavours are amazing! Cook on low for 6 hours, or on high for 3 hours, and serve with rice.

This curry is vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free.

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Ever since we changed our eating habits and started incorporating more plants in our diet, I become obsessed with curries. I make all kinds of curries! Below I’m listing my favorite curries that you will also love:

  • Sweet potato curry (my absolute favorite!)
  • Aubergine and chickpea curry (this one is amazing, please try it!)
  • Pumpkin curry
  • Butternut squash curry with kale
  • Kidney bean curry (easy, requires very basic ingredients, and cheap)
  • Coconut curry (Indian inspired, sooo good!)
  • Chickpea and potato curry
  • Instant Pot pumpkin curry with red lentils
  • Curry superfood bowl with quinoa
  • Mild Chickpea Curry
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The Ingredients

Back to this slow cooker vegetable curry. First of all, you can use any vegetables that you like! When I have a “clean out my fridge” days, I make curries because they’re so versatile and everything tastes good if it’s curry.

And that’s basically what I did here. I had a cauliflower head that has seen better days, some sugar snap peas, a few mushrooms, baby corn, and 5 baby new potatoes. Add to that a can of diced tomatoes, and half a can of coconut milk, a few spices, and that’s it!

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How to make a slow cooker vegetable curry

First of all, you need a slow cooker. It doesn’t matter which slow cooker you are using, in fact, mine is very basic. So as long as it has a high and low option then you’re good to go.

Prep your vegetables. I cut my new baby potatoes in halves and the cauliflower head into florets. So chop everything in bite-sized vegetables.

To make any curry, always start with a diced onion, minced garlic, and chopped ginger. Ideally, you need to saute these together on a small pan with a little bit of vegetable oil. And that was what I did for this recipe. But if you don’t have time for that, you can just add these ingredients to the slow cooker.

However, I strongly recommend that you saute them to release the flavors and then add to the slow cooker.

Add the onion, garlic, ginger to the slow cooker. Followed by diced tomatoes, half a can of coconut milk (I use full fat), water, and the prepped vegetables.

Add the spices. I use turmeric, garam masala, cumin, salt, and pepper (you can use just garam masala and omit the turmeric and cumin if you don’t have any oh hand).

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Give everything a quick stir, cover with the lid and start the slow cooker. 3 hours on high, or 6 hours on low.

Once it’s ready, open the lid, give it a stir and have a taste. Adjust seasonings to your preference and serve with white basmati rice, brown rice, warm naan, or chapatis.

Like spicy curries?

You can add a diced chili to the onion-garlic-ginger mix. Or use chili powder if you prefer.

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Can I freeze this curry?

You certainly can! Freeze in portions in airtight containers for up to 3 months.

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Recipe

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Slow Cooker Vegetable Curry

Prep Time: 10 minutes mins

Cook Time: 3 hours hrs

Total Time: 3 hours hrs 10 minutes mins

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Hearty slow cooker vegetable curry to make on busy days. This curry is loaded with vegetables, and the flavours are amazing! Cook on low for 6 hours, or on high for 3 hours, and serve with rice.

4 servings

Hearty slow cooker vegetable curry to make on busy days. This curry is loaded with vegetables, and the flavours are amazing! Cook on low for 6 hours, or on high for 3 hours, and serve with rice.

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil if you chose to saute the onion, garlic, and ginger
  • ½ onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 cm ginger chopped
  • ½ cauliflower head cut into florets
  • 6 new baby potatoes halved
  • 6 mushrooms halved
  • 100 grams snap peas
  • 100 grams baby corn cut in halves
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • 2 teaspoons garam masala
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt and pepper
  • ½ can coconut milk
  • 1 can diced tomatoes
  • ½-1 cup water depends on the amount of vegetable you're using and how saucy you want the curry to be

Instructions

  • Prep your vegetables. I cut my new baby potatoes in halves, and the cauliflower head into florets. So chop everything in bite-sized vegetables.

  • In a small pan, saute onion, with garlic and ginger. Add chili if using. You can skip the sauteeing part but strongly recommend that do it to release the flavours and then add to the slow cooker.

  • Add the onion, garlic, ginger to the slow cooker. Followed by diced tomatoes, half a can of coconut milk (I use full fat), water, and the prepped vegetables.

  • Add the spices. I use turmeric, garam masala, cumin, salt, and pepper.

  • Give everything a quick stir, cover with the lid and start the slow cooker. 3 hours on high, or 6 hours on low.

  • Once it’s ready, open the lid, give it a stir and have a taste. Adjust seasonings to your preference and serve with white, brown rice, warm naan, or chapatis.

Notes:

Like spicy curries?
You can add a diced chili to the onion-garlic-ginger mix. Or use chili powder if you prefer.

Nutrition Information

Calories: 303kcal, Carbohydrates: 41g, Protein: 9g, Fat: 14g, Saturated Fat: 12g, Sodium: 634mg, Potassium: 1255mg, Fiber: 8g, Sugar: 10g, Vitamin A: 458IU, Vitamin C: 86mg, Calcium: 90mg, Iron: 4mg

This website provides approximate nutrition information for convenience and as a courtesy only. Nutrition data is gathered primarily from the USDA Food Composition Database, whenever available, or otherwise other online calculators.

© Little Sunny Kitchen

Slow Cooker Vegetable Curry (2024)

FAQs

How do you keep curry from getting watery in a slow cooker? ›

okay, secondly, you can put a tea towel under the lid. that will capture some of the moisture, it stops it circulating in the slow cooker. and then thirdly, you can use a corn flour slurry, so into a bowl, a little bit of corn flour, cold water, mix it with your finger, pour it in, stir it. you're done.

What cannot be cooked in a slow cooker? ›

10 Foods You Should Never Make in a Slow Cooker
  1. Raw Meat.
  2. Seafood.
  3. Pasta.
  4. Rice.
  5. Delicate Vegetables.
  6. Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts.
  7. Dairy.
  8. Wine and Other Liquor.
Jan 19, 2024

Is cooking vegetables in a slow cooker healthy? ›

Vegetables cooked in a slow cooker or crock pot retain more of their natural vitamins and nutrients than harsher cooking methods – such as boiling – because the temperatures are lower.

Can you overcook vegetables in a slow cooker? ›

Due to the slow cooker's lengthy cooking time, most vegetables will become overcooked and mushy if they're added too soon, says Stephen Chavez, chef instructor at the Institute of Culinary Education in Los Angeles.

Does taking the lid off a slow cooker thicken the sauce? ›

Take the lid off

Place the cooker on a high setting, and open the lid for 30-45 minutes to let excess moisture cook off. The liquid will reduce, leaving you with a thick and delicious gravy or sauce. (Tip: This trick can also be applied for thickening stews, or when you've accidentally added too much liquid.)

What can I add to curry to make it less watery? ›

How to Thicken Curry
  1. Add dairy. Many curry sauces have a creamy texture, so try adding more dairy—like Greek yogurt, heavy cream, or a thick non-dairy ingredient like coconut cream—to thicken a watery curry sauce.
  2. Add ground nuts. ...
  3. Add lentils. ...
  4. Add peanut butter. ...
  5. Add a tomato product. ...
  6. Start with a roux. ...
  7. Use a slurry.
Jan 20, 2022

What's the difference between slow cooker and Crockpot? ›

A slow cooker and a Crockpot are the same thing, essentially. A slow cooker is an appliance of which there are lots of brands. Crockpot is one brand of slow cooker. Crockpot popularized slow cookers when they launched their version in the 1970s.

Why are my carrots still hard in the slow cooker? ›

Carrots may remain firm in a slow cooker if they're not cooked long enough or if the temperature is too low. Ensure sufficient cooking time and consider cutting carrots into smaller pieces for even cooking.

Is coconut milk ok in a slow cooker? ›

Creamy ingredients (whether they're dairy or non-dairy) can split in a slow cooker. Avoid adding milk, cream, yoghurt, coconut cream or coconut milk at the beginning of cooking as it can end up curdled and grainy. For the best results, stir through at the end of the cooking time and warm through gently without boiling.

Should liquid cover vegetables in slow cooker? ›

Reduce liquid when using a slow cooker

It should just cover the meat and vegetables. Don't overfill your slow cooker, or it may start leaking out the top, and the food won't cook so well. Half to two-thirds full is ideal – certainly no more than three-quarters.

Can you put raw onions in a slow cooker? ›

And a raw onion can swamp a dish with moisture. If you take an extra 10 minutes to sauté the aromatics before scraping them into the slow-cooker, the finished dish will have deeper flavor and better texture.

When to add potatoes and carrots to a slow cooker? ›

Tender vegetables such as zucchini and beans can be added to your dish in last ¾ - 1 hour of cooking when cooking on High, or 2 hours if cooking on Low. Hard, starchy vegetables like potato and carrots are best added around 3 hours before the meal is done if cooking on High, and 4 hours on Low.

What are some of the mistakes people make using a slow cooker? ›

Placing frozen meats, vegetables or prepared meals in a slow cooker is not recommended, as it may take them too long to fully thaw and begin cooking. This can mean leaving the food at an unsafe temperature for an extended period of time, which can allow bacteria to grow and potentially cause illness, said Carothers.

Do potatoes go on top or bottom of meat in a crockpot? ›

Place firm, slow-cooking root vegetables like potatoes and carrots at the bottom of the crock and pile the meat on top. Set the heat level: A general rule of thumb is that cooking on the low setting (170 degrees F for most models) takes about twice as long as cooking on high (280 degrees F on most models).

Do potatoes go mushy in a slow cooker? ›

Yes, it's possible to overcook potatoes in a crockpot. They can become mushy and lose their texture if left for too long. It's advisable to follow a recipe's recommended cooking time to achieve the desired consistency.

How do you keep a sauce from going watery in a slow cooker? ›

A cornstarch slurry is a mixture of a cold liquid with cornstarch. It is used as a thickening agent, and is particularly common in Asian sauces. As a rule of thumb, dissolve 2 parts cold water and 1 part cornstarch. Add the slurry to your sauce as it simmers in the slow cooker.

How to stop food from going watery in a slow cooker? ›

Use flour to thicken sauces

You can roll meat in a small amount of seasoned flour before adding it to the slow cooker or use a little cornflour at the end. If you want to do the latter, take a teaspoon or two of cornflour and mix it to a paste with a little cold water.

How do you rescue a watery curry? ›

Solution: Combine a teaspoon of corn flour with two tablespoons of water or the exact amount you need to form a paste. Pour this paste into the food and allow to simmer on low to medium heat for the sauce to thicken.

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