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Cauliflower and chick pea curry

03/10/2020 by Judith Leave a Comment

Cauliflower and chick pea curry is a fragrant, fruity curry dish made using plant based ingredients and is quick and easy to make. It can be prepared either on the hob or in the oven.

A serving bowl containing cauliflower and chick pea curry.

It pairs well with Basmati rice or you could use this recipe to make some pilau rice to serve as an accompaniment.

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Similar to spinach and lentil dahl and veggie chilli, this simple curry dish can be prepared in very little time making it perfect for busy days and weeknight meals. It can be made in advance and stored in the fridge or frozen.

And as with many recipes using pulses it is made using cheap ingredients so will help with your budgeting.

The quantities in this easy curry recipe are sufficient for 2 servings.

Ingredients

  • 150 grams cauliflower - use fresh cauliflower, not frozen
  • Onion
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • Fresh ginger - about 1 tablespoon when chopped
  • A pinch of chopped dried chilli
  • 400 gram tin of chopped tomatoes
  • 120 grams cooked chick peas
  • 2 teaspoons curry powder - use either ready made curry powder or you can use this recipe to mix your own curry spices
  • A handful of peas - either fresh or frozen
  • A handful of raisins - or sultanas
Labelled ingredients for cauliflower and chick pea curry.

How to prepare

Finely chop the onion, garlic and ginger.

Cut the cauliflower florets into small pieces.

Cook the onion, garlic, chilli and cauliflower in hot oil until the onion starts to soften and the cauliflower starts to brown.

Add the chopped tomatoes, chick peas, peas, raisins and curry powder and stir.

Simmer for around 30 minutes (without a lid) until the cauliflower is soft. Add water if needed to prevent drying out.

A serving bowl containing cauliflower and chick pea curry.

To serve

  • Serve hot.
  • Pair your cauliflower and chick pea curry with Basmati rice, pilau rice or flatbread.
  • Serve alongside accompaniment such as homemade vegetable samosas, onion bhajis or pakoras.
  • Use as a topping for jacket potatoes.

To store

  • This curry can be stored in the fridge for a couple of days.
  • It can also be frozen. Defrost at room temperature or using a microwave.

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A serving bowl containing cauliflower and chick pea curry.

Cauliflower and chick pea curry

Cauliflower and chick pea curry is a fragrant, fruity curry dish made using plant based ingredients and is quick and easy to make. It can be prepared either on the hob or in the oven.
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Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 30 minutes mins
Total Time 45 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine British, Indian
Servings 2
Calories 224 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 150 grams cauliflower
  • 1 onion
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 tablespoon ginger fresh
  • 1 pinch chilli dried
  • 400 grams tomatoes tinned
  • 120 grams chick peas cooked
  • 2 teaspoons curry powder
  • 1 handful peas
  • 1 handful raisins

Instructions
 

  • Finely chop the onion, garlic and ginger.
  • Cut the cauliflower florets into small pieces.
  • Cook the onion, garlic, chilli and cauliflower in hot oil until the onion starts to soften and the cauliflower starts to brown.
  • Add the chopped tomatoes, chick peas, peas, raisins and curry powder and stir.
  • Simmer for around 30 minutes (without a lid) until the cauliflower is soft. Add water if needed to prevent drying out.

Notes

To serve
  • Serve hot.
  • Pair your cauliflower and chick pea curry with Basmati rice, pilau rice or flatbread.
  • Serve alongside accompaniment such as homemade vegetable samosas, onion bhajis or pakoras.
  • Use as a topping for jacket potatoes.
To store
  • This curry can be stored in the fridge for a couple of days.
  • It can also be frozen. Defrost at room temperature or using a microwave. 

Nutrition

Calories: 224kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 9gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 0.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 462mgPotassium: 1188mgFiber: 11gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 597IUVitamin C: 61mgCalcium: 141mgIron: 5mg
Keyword Cauliflower, Chick peas, Easy, Pulses
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