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Thai Yellow Curry With Green Beans and Potatoes
What meal can you eat on repeat and never get tired of? For me, that’s a yellow vegetable curry. We have it all the time. It’s silky, fragrant, and hearty — plus, it tastes even better as leftovers. So, I was thrilled when I came across Meera Sodha’s recipe for yellow curry with green beans and potatoes in her new cookbook, Dinner: 120 Vegan and Vegetarian Recipes for the Most Important Meal of the Day. Here’s how to make it…
Thai Yellow Curry with Green Beans and Potatoes
From Dinner by Meera Sodha
Serves 4
Says Meera Sodha: “The traffic-light naming of Thai curries is perhaps a genius bit of marketing that has made their journey to Westerners’ plates that much easier. While the green and red are defined by their corresponding chillies, the yellow is not, but instead is characterized by a stellar line-up of aromatics that includes lemongrass, turmeric, ginger, makrut lime leaves, cumin and coriander, which all come together like a beam of sunshine.”
2 large shallots (21⁄2 oz net), roughly chopped
1 whole head of garlic, cloves separated and peeled
2 stalks of lemongrass, outer leaves and top third discarded, the rest roughly chopped
1 1⁄2 x 1 1⁄2 inches ginger, chopped 4 bird’s-eye chillies, chopped
4 makrut lime leaves*
1 tsp ground turmeric
1⁄2 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground coriander
1 1⁄2 tsp salt
2 x 14-oz cans of coconut milk
1 1⁄4 lbs waxy potatoes, cut into 1 1⁄2 x 3⁄4-inch pieces
2 tbsp canola oil
14 oz green beans, topped cooked jasmine rice to serve
First make the curry paste. Put the shallots, garlic, lemongrass, ginger, chillies, lime leaves, spices and salt into a blender, add 1⁄4 cup of coconut milk, and blitz, adding an extra splash of coconut milk if you need, until you have a nice, smooth paste. Put to one side.
Bring a medium-sized saucepan of water to a boil, carefully lower in the potatoes and cook for 10 to 12 minutes, until a knife slips easily in and out. Drain and set aside while you start on the curry.
Put the oil into a large saucepan for which you have a lid, set it over a medium heat and, once hot, add the curry paste and stir-fry for 5 minutes; it will start to darken slightly and turn noticeably fragrant.
When the paste starts to look a little oily as the fat splits out of it, add the rest of the coconut milk and half a can of water. Bring to a simmer. Add the cooked potatoes and the green beans, bring everything back up to a simmer, cover and cook for 5 to 6 minutes longer, until the beans are tender and the curry has reduced and thickened slightly.
To serve, ladle the curry into bowls and serve with steamed jasmine rice.
*Buy the makrut lime leaves fresh or frozen from your local Chinese supermarket and store in the freezer. Waxy potatoes, like red potatoes and fingerlings, are better than starchy, as they soak up less sauce, but use whatever you have and add a little water to make it saucier if need be. You’ll need a blender to make this.
Thank you, Meera!
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(Photos by David Loftus, and book cover photo by Jenny Rosenstrach.)
(Excerpted from Dinner: 120 Vegan and Vegetarian Recipes for the Most Important Meal of the Day by Meera Sodha. Copyright 2024 by Meera Sodha. Reprinted with permission from Flatiron Books. All Rights Reserved.)
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Best Mothers Day gifts: Show mom some love
Mother figures are the backbone of the world. Yours may be your biological mother, or maybe she’s your mother-in-law, your best friend’s mom, or simply someone whose motherly instinct has helped you through hard times.
Moms teach you the adulting necessities, give advice even if the problem is your fault, and above all, they put up with your shit and (almost) never complain.
The game plan here isn’t just to snag the last bouquet at CVS just so you’re not the kid who forgot Mother’s Day (but definitely also get flowers). And you don’t even need to spend a lot of money. (Peep our list of Mother’s Day gifts that cost less than $50. Want even more cheap gift ideas?
Skip the generic mugs and show your appreciation with a gift picked just for her: Whether it’s something to make a part of her life easier, something she’s mentioned wanting in passing, or simply something to make her feel like a damn queen, you can’t put a price on everything she’s done for you, but heartfelt gifts certainly help.
After all, they say “No matter how hard you try, you always end up like your mother.” But is that even a bad thing?
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Wordle today: Answer, hints for May 9, 2025
Oh hey there! If you’re here, it must be time for Wordle. As always, we’re serving up our daily hints and tips to help you figure out today’s answer.
If you just want to be told today’s word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for today’s Wordle solution revealed. But if you’d rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.
Where did Wordle come from?
Originally created by engineer Josh Wardle as a gift for his partner, Wordle rapidly spread to become an international phenomenon, with thousands of people around the globe playing every day. Alternate Wordle versions created by fans also sprang up, including battle royale Squabble, music identification game Heardle, and variations like Dordle and Quordle that make you guess multiple words at once.
Wordle eventually became so popular that it was purchased by the New York Times, and TikTok creators even livestream themselves playing.
What’s the best Wordle starting word?
The best Wordle starting word is the one that speaks to you. But if you prefer to be strategic in your approach, we have a few ideas to help you pick a word that might help you find the solution faster. One tip is to select a word that includes at least two different vowels, plus some common consonants like S, T, R, or N.
What happened to the Wordle archive?
The entire archive of past Wordle puzzles was originally available for anyone to enjoy whenever they felt like it, but it was later taken down, with the website’s creator stating it was done at the request of the New York Times. However, the New York Times then rolled out its own Wordle Archive, available only to NYT Games subscribers.
Is Wordle getting harder?
It might feel like Wordle is getting harder, but it actually isn’t any more difficult than when it first began. You can turn on Wordle‘s Hard Mode if you’re after more of a challenge, though.
Here’s a subtle hint for today’s Wordle answer:
Gibberish.
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The solution to today’s Wordle is…
TRIPE.
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