Cauliflower and Chickpea Curry
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Nutritional Guidelines (per serving) | |
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370 | Calories |
13g | Fat |
57g | Carbs |
15g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings: 4 | |
Amount per serving | |
Calories | 370 |
% Daily Value* | |
Total Fat 13g | 17% |
Saturated Fat 7g | 34% |
Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
Sodium 310mg | 13% |
Total Carbohydrate 57g | 21% |
Dietary Fiber 13g | 46% |
Protein 15g | |
Calcium 240mg | 18% |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. |
The best curries are made with the freshest of ingredients, including the spices, and cooked quickly; the secret to success with this dish is not to overcook it. Our cauliflower and chickpea curry is excellent and straightforward to make, great for vegetarians as the main dish, and carnivores as a side dish.
In this recipe, the humble British cauliflower reaches new heights with this vegetarian Cauliflower and Chickpea Curry recipe. This curry recipe is quick and easy to make, and also inexpensive and nutritious.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 large onion (finely diced)
- 2 green chillies (finely diced)
- 1"/2 cm of ginger (finely grated)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- ½ tsp chilli powder
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 2 tsp garam masala
- 1 tbsp soft brown sugar
- 1 x 14oz/400g tin chopped tomatoes
- 1 x 14oz/400g tin chickpeas, drained
- 1 x 14oz/400g tin coconut milk
- 1 head cauliflower
- 2 large handfuls baby spinach
- Dash salt
- Dash pepper
Steps to Make It
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Gather the ingredients.
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Heat the oil in a large frying pan, add the chopped onion and cook on medium heat until the onions are soft.
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Add the green chili, ginger, and garlic and continue to cook for 1 minute, taking care not to burn. Then, add the chili powder, turmeric, garam masala, and sugar and cook for a further minute stirring constantly. Pour in the tomatoes, chickpeas and coconut milk, stir well.
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Remove the outer leaves of the cauliflower, cut away the thick stem at the bottom, then break the cauliflower into florets roughly the same size — try not to make them too small or they will disintegrate, too big, and they won't cook.
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Add the cauliflower florets to the spicy sauce in the pan. Simmer for 10 minutes until the cauliflower is cooked through, but not soft. Add a little stock or water if the sauce gets too thick.
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Check the seasoning, and add salt and/or pepper as required, then stir through the spinach until it just starts to wilt.
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Serve with cooked rice, and/or Naan bread or chapattis.
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Enjoy!
For Best Results
- Fresh ingredients are best. Because this is a quick-cook curry, an overripe cauliflower will not work.
- Freshness extends to the spices as well; it is the habit of many to keep spice jars in the cupboard for years on end and expect them to be good; they aren't. Clear them out on a regular basis.