Spiced Christmas Root Vegetable Curry

1.Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat.

2.Add the diced onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until translucent.

3.Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

4.Add the diced carrots, parsnips, sweet potato, turnip, and red bell pepper to the pot. Stir well to combine with the onion mixture.

5.Sprinkle the curry powder, ground cumin, ground coriander, ground turmeric, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper (if using) over the vegetables. Stir to coat the vegetables evenly with the spices.

6.Pour in the coconut milk and vegetable broth, stirring to combine all ingredients. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.

7.Cover the pot and let the curry cook for about 25-30 minutes, or until the root vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally.

8.Once the vegetables are cooked, season the curry with salt to taste and stir in the lime juice for a fresh kick.

9.Serve the curry hot, garnished with fresh cilantro.