Fragrant vegetable curry with chickpeas, spinach, and coconut milk
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Vegetable Curry

Aisha Sharma

@aishasharmaspice

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Prep

15 min

Cook

20 min

Total

35 min

Servings

6

Difficulty

Easy

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  1. Soften the base

    Cook the onion in the coconut oil for 8 minutes until soft and golden, then add the garlic and ginger for 1 minute.

  2. Bloom the spices in oil

    Add all the ground spices and stir constantly for 60 seconds until intensely aromatic and slightly darkened.

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    Spices need fat and direct heat to release their flavour. Added to liquid they stay raw and dusty.

  3. Reduce the tomatoes

    Add the tomatoes and cook 8 minutes until thickened and the oil starts to separate at the edges.

  4. Simmer the vegetables

    Add the coconut milk, chickpeas, and cauliflower. Simmer 15 minutes until the cauliflower is tender but not collapsing.

  5. Wilt and brighten

    Stir in the spinach until wilted, then add the lime juice and salt off the heat. Taste and add more lime if it seems flat.

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    Acid at the end lifts the whole curry. Without it, coconut curries taste heavy.

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📝 Tips, swaps, and make-ahead notes

Full-fat coconut milk is important — the light version splits and gives a thin, watery sauce. This freezes well for 3 months, though the cauliflower softens on reheating.

  • Vegetables: Sweet potato, green beans, peas, and aubergine all work; adjust the simmer to suit.
  • Add protein: Fried paneer or crisped tofu folded in at the end.
  • Heat: Cayenne carries it. Halve for mild, or add a sliced green chilli with the garlic.

Nutrition & Safety

Calories

368kcal

Protein

12g

Carbs

42g

Fat

18g

⚠️ Allergen & Safety Note

This recipe contains coconut. Nutritional values are estimates per serving and may vary based on the specific ingredients you use. If you have food allergies, please verify all ingredients before cooking.

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