Description
A vibrant, creamy coconut curry featuring tender broccoli florets, hearty chickpeas, and earthy mushrooms simmered with aromatic spices. This quick and simple dish delivers a comforting, flavorful meal perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner or lunch.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables and Legumes
- 1 head of broccoli, cut into small florets
- 200g cooked chickpeas (canned or homemade)
- 200g sliced button mushrooms
- 1 finely chopped onion
- 2 minced garlic cloves
Spices and Seasonings
- 1 tsp curry powder
- ½ tsp turmeric
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Juice of 1 lemon
Others
- 400ml coconut milk
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- Fresh coriander for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the oil: Heat vegetable oil in a large pan over medium heat to prepare for sautéing.
- Sauté onion and garlic: Add the finely chopped onion and cook until translucent, then add the minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Cook mushrooms: Stir in the sliced mushrooms and cook until they are lightly browned, enhancing their flavor and texture.
- Add broccoli and chickpeas: Mix in the broccoli florets and cooked chickpeas, combining all the main ingredients evenly in the pan.
- Season the curry: Sprinkle curry powder, turmeric, salt, and pepper over the vegetables, stirring well to distribute the spices throughout the mixture.
- Simmer with coconut milk: Pour in the coconut milk, reduce the heat to low, cover, and let the curry simmer gently for 15–20 minutes until the broccoli is tender but still slightly crisp.
- Finish and serve: Remove from heat, stir in the lemon juice for brightness, garnish with fresh coriander leaves, and serve the curry hot.
Notes
- Using canned chickpeas saves time, but rinsing them reduces excess sodium.
- Adjust the curry powder amount to taste for spiciness.
- For a thicker curry, simmer uncovered for a few extra minutes to reduce the liquid.
- Serve with steamed rice or flatbread for a complete meal.
- Fresh coriander can be substituted with parsley if unavailable.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian-inspired
Keywords: broccoli curry, chickpea curry, mushroom curry, coconut milk curry, vegan curry, quick curry recipe
