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Cauliflower and Chickpea Curry

Cauliflower, carrot, chickpea, and spices come together to make an easy and delicious Indian style curry.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Servings: 8 +
Author: Adapted from Closet Cooking

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 2 tablespoons curry powder
  • 1 tablespoon garlic chopped
  • 1 tablespoon ginger chopped, or 1/2 tablespoon powdered
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 14 ounce can diced tomato (optional if you want)
  • 1 head cauliflower cut into florets OR : 1 bag of frozen cauliflower OR : Mix half cauliflower, half sliced carrot
  • 2 - 19 ounce cans chickpeas (1 can rinsed and drained, 1 can pureed (Leave a bit of the liquid from the can and puree in food processor or use stick blender)
  • 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
  • salt to taste
  • 1/2 tablespoon Sriracha chili sauce - optional
  • Brown rice cooked to directions

Instructions

  • Heat oil in a large pot.
  • Saute onion and cook until the onion is tender, about 5-7 minutes.
  • Add garlic, curry powder, cinnamon and ginger and cook for 3-4 minutes until fragrant.
  • Add pureed chickpeas cook until it begins to bubble slightly.
  • Add the tomatoes, chili sauce, cauliflower, chickpeas and broth and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, until the cauliflower is tender, about 10-15 minutes.
  • Serve with brown rice.
  • *Note: Usually tastes best when served the next day.

Slow Cooker Method

  • Cook onions and spices in skillet, and add with all other ingredients to slow cooker on low for 8 hours. Thaw frozen vegetables and add an extra cup or so of water.