Earth Day Curry with Kiwi-Strawberry Onion Shakes

1.Begin by preparing the basmati rice. Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear. In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add the rice, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until the rice is tender and the water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and set aside.

2.In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and ginger, and cook for another 2 minutes until fragrant.

3.Stir in the curry powder, turmeric, cumin, and coriander, and cook for 1 minute to toast the spices.

4.Pour in the coconut milk and bring to a simmer. Add the mixed vegetables and chickpeas, and cook for 10-15 minutes until the vegetables are tender. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

5.While the curry is simmering, prepare the kiwi-strawberry onion shakes. In a blender, combine the kiwis, strawberries, finely chopped onion, honey, and ice cubes. Blend until smooth.

6.Pour the kiwi-strawberry onion shake into the plastic water bottles for a fun Earth Day presentation.

7.Serve the curry over the cooked basmati rice, garnished with plastic bottle caps for decoration. Add recycling decorations to the table setting to enhance the Earth Day theme.