Wholesome Curry for Body and Mind

July 2025

Curry: Comfort and Healing

Few dishes bring comfort like a warm curry. Rich in spices, vegetables, and slow-cooked flavour, curries are not only delicious but also deeply healing for both body and mind.

Spices like turmeric, ginger, and cumin are powerful anti-inflammatories, while coconut milk provides healthy fats to nourish the nervous system.

Wholesome Curry Recipe

Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp coconut oil

• 1 onion, diced

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 knob ginger, grated

• 2 tsp turmeric

• 2 tsp ground cumin

• 1 tsp ground coriander

• 1 tsp paprika

• 2 sweet potatoes, cubed

• 1 cup red lentils, rinsed

• 1 can coconut milk

• 3 cups vegetable stock

• 2 cups spinach or kale

• Sea salt + black pepper to taste

• Fresh coriander to garnish

Method:

1. Heat coconut oil in a pot, sauté onion, garlic, and ginger until fragrant.

2. Stir in spices and cook for 1 minute.

3. Add sweet potato, lentils, coconut milk, and stock.

4. Simmer gently for 25–30 minutes until lentils are soft.

5. Stir in greens, season, and serve topped with fresh coriander.

The Benefits of Key Ingredients

• Turmeric: Contains curcumin, a strong anti-inflammatory.

• Ginger: Supports digestion and immunity.

• Cumin & Coriander: Aid digestion and balance blood sugar.

• Red Lentils: High in plant protein and fibre.

• Coconut Milk: Provides healthy fats for brain and hormone health.

• Leafy Greens: Packed with iron, calcium, and antioxidants.

Food for Body and Mind

This curry nourishes the gut, stabilises blood sugar, and supports the immune system — while also offering a mood boost through comforting flavours and grounding spices.

Cooking and eating meals like this is an act of mindfulness, bringing you into the present moment and connecting you to the healing power of food.