For those that can't be arsed

Posted in response to thehappyreturn's Christmas meme.

Let me assure you this is a one off. I can't really be arsed with cooking, I'd much rather read and drink wine. On the odd occasions I do feed other people this is what I give them. The advantage of this recipe is it can either be cooked ages in advance or thrown together at the last minute. It also happens to be vegan, but don't let that put you off.

~ Inauthentic Thai Chickpea and Coconut Curry ~

• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• Small teaspoon ground turmeric
• Large bunch corriander, chopped
• 1 tbsp lemon grass (or lime zest), chopped
• 1 tbsp ginger, grated


• 2 tins coconut milk
• 2 tins chickpeas, drained
• Potatoes, cubed
• 1/2 tin tomatoes
• 2 tbsps soy sauce


• Fresh limes, quartered

Mix first 5 ingredients and fry in vegetable oil for 1 min. Add all remaining ingredients, except limes. Quantities don't really matter, just vary them to suit yourself. Cook till potatoes are done and serve with plain white rice, flatbreads and the quartered limes to squeeze over the curry.

That's it. Now you can go back to your wine and your book / fic / slash. And I'm off to play with Horatio and some F words.