Cauliflower & Chickpea Curry Adapted from Epicurious.com

Ingredients

  • 1 medium-large cauliflower (about 1 3/4 pounds/800g), trimmed
  • Sea salt
  • 2 tablespoons sunflower oil
  • 3 onions, chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
  • 2 teaspoons ground coriander
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • A large pinch of dried chile flakes
  • 1 (14-ounce/400g) can plum tomatoes, chopped, any stalky ends and skin removed
  • 1 (14-ounce/400g) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 8 oz organic light coconut milk
  • Organic low sodium vegetable broth
  • 2 teaspoons garam masala
  • 2 teaspoons curry powder (I prefer Penzey’s Sweet Curry)
  • 8 oz spinach or other greens
  • A good handful of cilantro, chopped
  • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Preparation

  • Cut the cauliflower into medium florets. Put into a large pan, cover with cold water, add some salt, and bring up to a rolling boil. This will partly cook the cauliflower. Take off the heat right away, drain well, and keep warm in the pan.
  • Heat the oil in a second large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onions, garlic, and ginger and sauté for about 10 minutes, stirring often.
  • Add the ground coriander, cumin, chile flake, and some salt and pepper and cook for a further 5 minutes.
  • Add the tomatoes with their juice and the chickpeas. Stir well, then add the parcooked cauliflower. Pour in coconut milk and enough vegetable broth to almost but not quite cover everything (1/3 to 3/4 cup/100 to 200ml) and bring to a simmer. Simmer for 5 to 10 minutes, stirring once or twice, until the cauliflower is tender.
  • Stir in the garam masala, curry powder, greens and half of the chopped cilantro, then check the seasoning. Serve scattered with the remaining cilantro and accompanied by brown rice.