Cauliflower Chickpea Curry Recipes

CAULIFLOWER AND CHICKPEA CURRY

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large deep skillet or pot over medium high heat. Add garlic and ginger, cook for 1 minute. Add onion and cook for 6 - 8 minutes or until golden and caramelised.
• Add coriander, turmeric, cumin and paprika. Cook for 1 minute.
• Add chicken stock and tomato. Stir to combine, bring to simmer and cook for 5 minutes.
• Add cauliflower and chickpeas. Cook for 15 minutes or until cauliflower is soft and sauce has thickened. If sauce is thickening too quickly (Note 3), put the lid on. Adjust salt to taste, and add sugar if using.
• Add peas and garam masala. Cook for 2 minutes, then remove from stove. Stir through most of the coriander.
• Serve curry with basmati rice or plain white rice, garnished with reserved coriander and yoghurt on the side.

CHICKPEA CAULIFLOWER CURRY

Steps:

• Cook the rice according to package directions. Set aside and keep warm. , Place cauliflower in a saucepan; cover with water. Bring to a boil; cook for 5 minutes or until tender. Drain and set aside., In a large skillet, saute the onion, carrot and garlic in oil until tender. Stir in the ginger, curry, salt and clove if desired. Add the beans, tomatoes, peas and cauliflower. Cook and stir for 5 minutes or until heated through. Remove from the heat. Serve with rice.

CAULIFLOWER CHICKPEA CURRY

Steps:

• Toss with the herbs and serve: Remove from heat. Toss with fresh chopped cilantro and minced mint. Serve with rice or rice pilaf . If you want, dollop a little sour cream or plain yogurt over it (non-vegan option).

CAULIFLOWER AND CHICKPEA CURRY

Steps:

• Cut the cauliflower into medium florets. Put into a large pan, cover with cold water, add some salt, and bring up to a rolling boil. This will partly cook the cauliflower. Take off the heat right away, drain well, and keep warm in the pan.
• Heat the oil in a second large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onions, garlic, and ginger and sauté for about 10 minutes, stirring often.
• Add the ground coriander, cumin, chile flakes, star anise, and some salt and pepper and cook for a further 5 minutes.
• Add the tomatoes with their juice and the chickpeas. Stir well, then add the parcooked cauliflower. Pour in enough cold water to almost but not quite cover everything (1/3 to 3/4 cup/100 to 200ml) and bring to a simmer. Simmer for 5 to 10 minutes, stirring once or twice, until the cauliflower is tender.
• Stir in the garam masala and half of the chopped cilantro, then check the seasoning. Serve scattered with the remaining cilantro and accompanied by rice, flat breads, or naan.

CAULIFLOWER AND CHICKPEA CURRY

Steps:

• Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; stir in onion. Cook and stir until onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to low and continue cooking and stirring until onion starts to turn golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes more.
• Increase heat to medium-high and stir in cauliflower. Add 1/4 cup water. Cover and steam for 2 minutes. Add carrots and another 1/4 cup water; cover and steam until water evaporates, 2 to 4 minutes.
• Stir in garlic, ginger, curry powder, cumin, coriander, cinnamon, and cayenne. Cook and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add tomatoes, remaining 1/2 cup water, cilantro, and 1 teaspoon salt. Cook over medium-high heat until vegetables are tender and extra water has evaporated, 15 to 20 minutes.
• Stir in chickpeas and raisins. Cook until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes. Taste and adjust for salt, if needed.

VEGAN CAULIFLOWER, POTATO, AND CHICKPEA CURRY

Steps:

• Cut the cauliflower into medium-sized florets. Chop the potatoes into ¾-inch chunks. Place cauliflower and potatoes in a large soup pot and fill with cold water. Season the water heavily with salt. Bring to a rolling boil over the stove. Remove from the heat and drain into a large colander. Set the colander over the pot to keep warm while you prepare the remaining ingredients.
• Heat the oil in a large, heavy pot. Add the onions, garlic, and ginger, and saute, stirring every few minutes, for about 8 to 10 minutes, or until the onions are very soft and translucent. Adjust heat if necessary.
• Add the ground coriander, cumin, cardamom, red pepper flakes, star anise, and a generous pinch of salt and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, for 2 to 3 minutes, or until very fragrant. Add the tomatoes with their juices and drained chickpeas, and stir mixture together. Add the drained cauliflower and potatoes, and vegetable broth (or water, if using) to the pot. The liquid should almost reach the top of the vegetable mixture. Bring to a low simmer. Simmer the mixture for 10 minutes, stirring gently. until the cauliflower and potatoes are fork tender.
• Stir in the garam masala and coconut milk, simmer for an additional 10 minutes, and season to taste with salt and pepper. This dish requires a heavy hand of seasoning. Finish the soup by sprinkling and stirring in ½ to ¾ cup roughly chopped cilantro. Serve with rice and naan.