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Cauliflower, chickpea and coconut curry

Updated: Feb 13, 2021

The chickpea flour creates a rich, thick gravy that's gluten-free and high in protein. This quick curry is perfect for weeknight dinners.


Prep Time: 0:05 mins | Cook Time: 0:30 mins | Servings: 4 | Difficulty: Easy


ENERGY: 1685 kj

FAT TOTAL: 12g

SATURATED FAT: 9G

FIBRE: 16g

PROTEIN: 15g

CARBS (TOTAL): 49g

All nutrition values are per serve


INGREDIENTS

  • 1 tablespoon chickpea flour (besan)

  • 3 teaspoons ground coriander

  • 2 teaspoons garam masala

  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric

  • 375ml (1 1/2 cups) water

  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil

  • 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin seeds

  • 1 teaspoon brown mustard seeds

  • 25 fresh curry leaves

  • 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced

  • 1 long fresh red chilli, thinly sliced

  • 1 large brown onion, halved, thinly sliced

  • 1 large head cauliflower, cut into florets

  • 270ml can light coconut milk

  • 400g can Chickpeas, rinsed, drained

  • 120g baby spinach

  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice

  • Steamed rice, to serve

METHOD

  • Step 1: Combine the flour, coriander, garam masala and turmeric in a small bowl. Slowly stir in 1⁄2 cup of the water until a smooth mixture forms.

  • Step 2: Heat the oil in a deep frying pan over medium-low heat. Add cumin and mustard seeds. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Stir in curry leaves for 30 seconds. Stir in garlic and chilli for 2 minutes or until golden. Transfer half the mixture to a small bowl and reserve. Add onion to the pan. Cook, stirring, for 3 minutes or until soft.

  • Step 3: Add spice mixture and remaining water to the pan. Bring to the boil. Simmer for 2 minutes. Stir in the cauliflower. Season well. Reduce heat to low. Cook, covered, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes. Stir in coconut milk. Cook, covered, for 5 minutes or until cauliflower is almost tender. Stir in chickpeas. Cook, covered, for 3 minutes or until warmed through. Stir in spinach for 2 minutes or until just wilted. Remove from heat. Stir in lemon juice and sprinkle with reserved curry leaf mixture. Serve with steamed rice.

 

Source: https://www.taste.com.au/recipes/cauliflower-chickpea-coconut-curry/6c90bf7a-d4b3-4bf2-85a2-be93a851e2f8

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