Cauliflower and Chickpea Curry - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Cauliflower and Chickpea Curry
Servings: 4
Dinner

This Cauliflower and Chickpea Curry is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat
Recipe by /contributors/hugh-fearnley-whittingstall This beautifully simple, light curry is closely based on a wonderful recipe from chef Angela Hartnett. It's always preferable to use some carefully selected ground and whole spices in a recipe like this

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
  • 2 star anise
  • 1 (14-ounce/400g) can plum tomatoes, chopped, any stalky ends and skin removed
  • 1 (14-ounce/400g) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 2 teaspoons garam masala
  • A good handful of cilantro, chopped
  • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Add the ground coriander, cumin, chile flakes, star anise, and some salt and pepper and cook for a further 5 minutes.
  4. Add the tomatoes with their juice and the chickpeas. Stir well, then add the parcooked cauliflower. Pour in enough cold water 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.
  5. Stir in the garam masala and half of the chopped cilantro, then check the seasoning. Serve scattered with the remaining cilantro and accompanied by rice, flat breads, or naan.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this Cauliflower and Chickpea Curry recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Dinner. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

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