Serves 2-3
Curries are so hearty and the flavour combination of spices is endless. I love both a moderately spicy curry and gentle, sweeter curry - this korma is exactly that.
I have hidden the cauliflower within the meal by blending it to a fine crumb. This creates an illusion of a creamier sauce yet there is no coconut milk, just water. It’s also great to include extra vegetables into a meal if someone doesn’t love cauliflower.
My chosen protein source is chickpeas but this can easily be substituted with your choice of bean, tofu or tempeh. Lentils would be a fantastic addition or substitution.
Ingredients
1 tsp coconut oil
1 white onion, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
generous inch fresh ginger, finely chopped
2 tsp garam masala
2 tsp cumin
1 tsp turmeric
1 carrot, chopped into small pieces
1 chilli, finely chopped (I use one with a medium heat)
1 large tomato, chopped into small chunks
400g tin of chickpeas (and liquid)
400ml water
1/2 cauliflower head, chopped in a food processor to a fine crumb
75g peas
2 tbsp desiccated coconut, lightly toasted
3 tbsp sultanas
25g cashew nuts
step 1
Melt the oil in a large frying pan and sauté the onion, cover with a lid.
step 2
When the onions have softened, lower the heat. Add the garlic and ginger and cook through for a few minutes.
step 3
Coat the onions with the spices. Add the carrots and chilli, stir and cook for 4-5 minutes.
step 4
Stir through the tomato, chickpeas (and liquid) and water, bring to the boil. Add the cauliflower and lower the heat to a gentle simmer for 15-20 minutes.
step 5
Add the peas, coconut, sultanas and cashew nuts, cook for a further 5-10 minutes on a low heat. Serve with some brown rice and/or wholemeal flatbreads.
Notes
- Be aware as the curry reduces, keep topping up with water to prevent it from sticking and put the lid on if necessary.
- For the cauliflower, if it’s only small, use the entire one and don’t forget to use the stalk too.
- For a creamier curry, substitute the water for coconut milk.
Allergens: nuts
This recipe is an adaption from @jenuinely.vegan (IG), Cauliflower Korma.
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