HONEY-SPICED VEGETABLE CURRY WITH CHICKPEAS

Serves: 2-3 | Prep: 20 mins | Cook: 30-35 mins

About this Recipe

# 🌙 DINNER RECIPES

Serves: 2-3 | Prep Time: 20 mins | Cook Time: 30-35 mins | Total: 50-55 mins

Health Benefits

Ajwain Honey

Stimulates bile production (fat digestion), anti-inflammatory

Cruciferous vegetables

Detoxifying compounds, cancer-fighting properties

Chickpeas

Plant protein, resistant starch, glycemic regulation

Coconut milk

MCT oils (energy), lauric acid (immune)

Ingredients

  • • Cauliflower florets: 200g
  • • Green peas: 80g (fresh or frozen)
  • • Potatoes (small, cubed): 150g
  • • Onion (medium, chopped): 100g
  • • Tomatoes (fresh, crushed): 150g
  • • Boiled chickpeas: 100g
  • • Coconut milk (light): 200ml
  • • AlimentIndia Ajwain Honey: 1.5 tablespoons
  • • Olive oil: 1.5 tablespoons
  • • Ginger-garlic paste: 1.5 tablespoons
  • • Cumin seeds: ¼ teaspoon
  • • Turmeric powder: ½ teaspoon
  • • Coriander powder: ¾ teaspoon
  • • Red chili powder: ½ teaspoon
  • • Garam masala powder: ½ teaspoon
  • • Kasuri methi (dried fenugreek): ¼ teaspoon
  • • Rock salt: to taste
  • • Fresh cilantro (chopped): 2 tablespoons
  • • Lemon juice: 1 tablespoon

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in large pot/heavy-bottomed pan
  2. 2 Add cumin seeds, let them splutter (20-30 seconds)
  3. 3 Add chopped onions, sauté 3-4 minutes until translucent
  4. 4 Add ginger-garlic paste, cook 1 minute
  5. 5 Add tomatoes and turmeric, cook 2-3 minutes until tomatoes break down
  6. 6 Add all dry spices: coriander, chili, garam masala
  7. 7 Stir constantly for 30 seconds to bloom spices
  8. 8 Add potatoes and cauliflower, stir to coat with spice mixture
  9. 9 Add honey and mix well
  10. 10 Cook on medium-high heat for 3-4 minutes
  11. 11 Add coconut milk and ½ cup water (or vegetable broth)
  12. 12 Bring to boil, then reduce to medium-low heat
  13. 13 Cover and simmer 20-25 minutes until potatoes are tender
  14. 14 Add peas and chickpeas in last 5 minutes
  15. 15 Add kasuri methi
  16. 16 Adjust salt to taste
  17. 17 Remove from heat
  18. 18 Add lemon juice and cilantro
  19. 19 Serve hot with brown rice or whole wheat roti