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🌟 Introduction
Thai Green Curry (known as Gaeng Keow Wan in Thai) is one of Thailand's most loved dishes. Made with a vibrant green curry paste, creamy coconut milk, fresh herbs, and your choice of vegetables or protein, this curry is a perfect blend of spicy, sweet, and savory.
Whether you make it vegetarian, with chicken, or with tofu, this Thai Green Curry recipe brings authentic Thai flavors right into your kitchen — all in under 30 minutes!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: Indian
Servings: 3
Cost: 100

Ingredients

For the Green Curry Paste (or use store-bought):

  • 1 cup fresh coriander leaves cilantro
  • 1 –2 green chilies adjust to spice level
  • 1 stalk lemongrass chopped, tender inner part
  • 1 inch piece of galangal or ginger
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1 small shallot or ½ onion
  • 1 tbsp coriander seeds toasted
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds toasted
  • 1 tbsp lime juice or kaffir lime zest
  • 1 tsp soy sauce or fish sauce
  • 2 tbsp water to blend

For the Curry:

  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 1½ cups coconut milk full-fat
  • 1 cup mixed vegetables broccoli, bell peppers, zucchini, etc.
  • 200 g tofu or chicken optional
  • 1 tsp brown sugar
  • Salt to taste
  • Fresh Thai basil leaves or regular basil
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce or fish sauce
  • Lime wedges for garnish

Instructions

Step 1: Make the Green Curry Paste

  • Blend all curry paste ingredients into a smooth paste.
  • Store leftovers in the fridge for 3–4 days or freeze.
  • 💡 Quick Tip: You can also use store-bought green curry paste for a shortcut.

Step 2: Cook the Curry

  • Heat oil in a pan or wok. Add 2–3 tbsp of green curry paste. Sauté for 2–3 minutes until fragrant.
  • Add coconut milk and bring it to a gentle simmer.
  • Add tofu, chicken, or your preferred protein. Cook until almost done.
  • Add chopped vegetables. Cook until just tender.
  • Stir in soy sauce (or fish sauce), sugar, and salt to taste.
  • Simmer until the curry thickens slightly.
  • Add basil leaves just before turning off the heat.

🍚 Serving Suggestions

  • Serve hot with steamed jasmine rice or sticky rice.
  • Garnish with fresh basil, lime wedges, and extra chopped chilies for spice.
  • Also great with noodles or cauliflower rice for a low-carb twist.

🔥 Variations

  • Vegan Thai Green Curry: Use tofu and skip fish sauce.
  • Chicken Green Curry: Add sliced chicken breast or thigh.
  • Seafood Green Curry: Use prawns or fish fillets.
  • Add mushrooms or baby corn for extra texture.