Cauliflower and Chickpea Coconut Curry

Eat - October 10, 2021

Cauliflower and Chickpea Coconut Curry

Prep Time:
10 minutes

Cook Time:
30 minutes

Total Time:
40 minutes

Yield:
6 servings

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This Cauliflower and Chickpea Curry has a fragrant base that combines garam masala, coriander, cumin, and turmeric. It freezes beautifully, so you might want to double the recipe and keep it on hand for when you need a quick meal!

ingredients

2 tablespoons coconut oil
1 large onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1-inch ginger, peeled and minced
1 tablespoon garam masala
2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
2 (15-ounce) cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed (or 3 cups cooked chickpeas)
2 (14.5-ounce) cans diced tomatoes
1 (14-ounce) can coconut milk
1 medium head cauliflower, broken into florets
Salt and pepper to taste
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
Cooked rice or naan for serving

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Heat the coconut oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat.

Add the onion, garlic, and ginger, then cook until softened, stirring occasionally, 5-7 minutes.

Add the spices and cook until they’re fragrant, about 1 minute more.

Add the chickpeas, tomatoes, coconut milk, and cauliflower to the pot. Increase the heat to high and bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, for 15 minutes, or until the cauliflower is tender.

Uncover and simmer for about 5 minutes more, or until the sauce has thickened slightly. Season with salt and pepper to taste, divide into bowls, and garnish with cilantro.

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