Vegan Thai Massaman Curry

massaman curry paste (note 1)

(c.2 cups/17 fl oz water)

medium onion, roughly chopped

large carrot, diced

large tomato, cut into chunks

(c.5¼ oz) mushrooms, halved (note 2)

large red pepper, de-seeded and cut into chunks

dried soy chunks (or soy curls), soaked in water for 10-15 mins

(c.7 oz) extra-firm tofu, drained, pressed, and cut into cubes

(c.10½ oz) cooked potatoes, cut into bite-sized chunks

crushed peanuts

x 400ml can coconut milk (c.1⅔ cups/13½ fl oz)

tbsp tamarind paste (or home-made tamarind sauce) (note 3)

sea salt

coconut palm sugar

cardamom pods

whole star anise