Blueprint: Better than Takeout Curry

This is finally it, an easy curry that’s better than takeout! The secret? Sugar and salt. (Don’t worry, it’s only a bit of each.) Without them, the heat of the spices overwhelms the dish; the sugar and salt help round out the flavor. The fat from the coconut milk contributes creaminess and richness, providing a perfect foil to the spicy elements.

This curry is a formula. Throw in any vegetable that’s in your crisper—the more, the merrier. You’ll simply add the hard vegetables along