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Spiced Chickpea and Cauliflower Curry
Original recipe: 4 servings · Prep: 10 min · Cook: 35 min · Total: 45 min
By PowerProteinPlates Editorial TeamPublished May 11, 2026 | Updated Oct 3, 2026
Indian-Inspired
45 mins
high-proteineasy-recipesgluten-free
Chickpeas and cauliflower simmer with tomato, ginger, cumin and garam masala in a vegetable-broth sauce. Finish this skillet curry with lemon juice and chopped cilantro; the recipe serves four. Allow about 45 minutes including preparation; cooking time varies with the cauliflower pieces.
Prep
10 min
Cook
35 min
Total
45 min
Servings
4
Difficulty
easy
Cuisine
Indian-Inspired
Ingredients
Servings
4
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder (adjust to taste)
- 1 medium cauliflower, cut into florets (about 4 cups)
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 large tomato, diced
- 1 cup low-sodium vegetable broth
- Salt, to taste
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
- Juice of half a lemon
Instructions
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Heat olive oil in a large non-stick pan or skillet over medium heat.
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Add cumin seeds and let them sizzle for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
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Add chopped onion and sauté for 5-7 minutes until translucent and soft.
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Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger; cook for another 1-2 minutes until aromatic.
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Add turmeric, ground coriander, garam masala, and chili powder; stir continuously for 1 minute to toast the spices.
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Add cauliflower florets and diced tomato to the pan; mix well to coat vegetables with the spices.
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Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a gentle simmer.
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Cover and cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cauliflower is tender but still holds its shape.
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Add drained chickpeas to the pan and stir to combine.
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Cook uncovered for an additional 5 minutes to allow excess liquid to evaporate and the flavors to meld.
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Season with salt to taste and squeeze fresh lemon juice over the curry.
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Remove from heat and garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What gives the curry its flavor?
- Cumin seeds, turmeric, coriander, garam masala, chili powder, garlic and ginger season the cauliflower and chickpeas.
- When are the chickpeas added?
- Add the drained, rinsed chickpeas after the cauliflower has simmered until tender. Finish uncovered, then add lemon juice and cilantro.
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