Description
A hearty and flavorful dish featuring cauliflower and chickpeas, infused with spices and coconut milk.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium cauliflower, cut into florets
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 fat shallot, diced
- 4 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
- 2 teaspoons grated ginger
- 1 ½ teaspoons cumin
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon yellow curry powder, more to taste
- 2 teaspoons salt, divided
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 14-ounce can of coconut milk
- 14-ounce can chickpeas (drained)
- ½ cup water or veggie broth
- Garnishes: Cilantro, lime, and chili crisp
Instructions
- Cut the cauliflower into florets, then cut these in half so they have a flat edge.
- Heat oil in a large skillet or braiser over medium heat. Add the cauliflower, cut side down, letting the flat edges get deeply golden brown; no need to cook it through. Sprinkle with half the salt. Work in batches, or use two skillets.
- Make a well in the center, add a little more oil, and stir in the shallot, garlic, and ginger for 1-2 minutes. Combine with cauliflower, and sprinkle in all the spices, remaining salt and pepper, stirring to toast the spices for one minute.
- Add the coconut milk, chickpeas, and water, and give a good stir. Bring to a simmer, cover the pan and simmer gently until cauliflower is fork tender, roughly 10 minutes.
- Squeeze with lime, give a stir, and add more salt and pepper to taste. If you like heat, sprinkle with cayenne. If you want a little sweetness, add ½-1 teaspoon sugar, honey, or maple syrup.
- Drizzle with chili crisp and sprinkle with cilantro. Serve on its own, over rice, or a bed of spinach.
Notes
- Cut cauliflower into uniform florets for even cooking.
- Adjust curry powder to taste based on your preferred spice level.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg