Caril de Amendoim

Name: Caril de Amendoim
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mozambican
Ingredients: 150g roasted peanuts, ground; 400ml coconut milk; 2 sweet potatoes, cubed; 1 bunch leafy greens, chopped; 1 onion, diced; 2 tomatoes, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tbsp curry powder; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; Salt to taste; Chili flakes

Caril de Amendoim (kah-REEL deh ah-men-do-EEM)

Peanut Curry

⏱ Prep Time 45 min

📈 Difficulty Easy

👥 Servings

🔥 Calories 366 kcal

A velvety vegetable curry enriched with ground peanuts and coconut milk, a comforting everyday dish in Mozambican homes.

Nutrition & Info

Protein 12.0g

Carbs 30.0g

Fat 22.0g

Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

vegetarian gluten-free

Allergen Warnings

⚠ peanuts ⚠ coconut

Equipment Needed

large pot blender or mortar wooden spoon

Presentation Guide

Vessel: deep serving bowl

Garnishes: chopped peanuts, cilantro

Accompaniments: xima, white rice

Ingredients

150g roasted peanuts, ground
400ml coconut milk
2 sweet potatoes, cubed
1 bunch leafy greens, chopped
1 onion, diced
2 tomatoes, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp curry powder
2 tbsp vegetable oil
Salt to taste
Chili flakes

Instructions

1
Heat oil in a large pot, sauté onion and garlic for five minutes until softened and lightly golden.
2
Add curry powder and chili flakes, stir for one minute, then add tomatoes and cook until they break down.
3
Add sweet potato cubes and enough water to cover, bring to a boil, and cook for fifteen minutes until tender.
4
Stir in ground peanuts and coconut milk, mixing thoroughly until the sauce becomes smooth and creamy.
5
Add chopped greens and simmer for five more minutes until they are wilted and tender in the peanut sauce.
6
Serve hot over xima or rice, adjusting salt and heat to taste before bringing to the table.

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Did You Know?

Peanuts were introduced to Mozambique from Brazil via Portuguese traders and quickly became a kitchen essential.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

large pot
blender or mortar
wooden spoon

Garnishing

chopped peanuts, cilantro

Accompaniments

xima, white rice

The Story Behind Caril de Amendoim

Caril de amendoim showcases how Mozambican cuisine absorbed New World ingredients and made them its own. Peanuts, arriving from the Americas through Portuguese trade routes, found perfect growing conditions in Mozambique's tropical climate. Combined with local coconut milk and curry spices from Indian traders, the peanut curry became a cornerstone of home cooking, offering affordable protein and rich flavor to families across the country.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed everyday lunch and dinner 📜 Origins: Traditional Mozambican

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