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A plate of vegan curry with rice on a dark background.

Cauliflower and Mushroom Curry


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  • Author: erin wysocarski
  • Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
  • Yield: 2-3 servings
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

An easy, make-ahead cauliflower and mushroom curry that’s full of richness and flavor! I strongly recommend making this and allowing it to sit in the refrigerator for a day or two before eating. It allows the flavors to mingle and allows you to prep almost everything in advance, making this a quick and easy dinner!


Ingredients

for the vegetables (see notes)

  • 1 head cauliflower, chopped into bite-sized florets
  • 45 cups large brown mushrooms, quartered
  • olive oil
  • salt

for the sauce

  • 1/2 red onion, roughly chopped
  • 46 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
  • thumb-sized piece of ginger, roughly chopped
  • 2 TB coconut oil (refined or unrefined)
  • 1 TB garam masala
  • 1 TB curry powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp turmeric
  • 1, 6 oz. can tomato paste
  • 2 cans (13.5 oz.) full-fat coconut milk

to serve

  • cooked rice
  • vegan naan, prepared (or make your own)
  • chopped cilantro
  • lime wedges

Instructions

to prepare the vegetables

  1. Preheat oven to 450.
  2. Oil a baking sheet and place cauliflower onto sheet in an even layer. Drizzle a little more oil over the top and season with some salt.
  3. Oil a cast iron pan and place the mushrooms in a single layer. Drizzle a little more oil over the top and season with salt.
  4. Place both into the oven to roast for 25-30 minutes, giving them a stir halfway through to ensure even cooking.

to prepare the sauce

  1. Place the onion into a food processor and grind into a paste. Add in the garlic and ginger and process until completely smooth.
  2. Melt the coconut oil in a heavy dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onion mixture and saute for about 20 minutes, stirring every now and then, reducing the heat a bit if needed. Keep a close watch to ensure the mixture does not burn. Add generous splashes of water here and there once the mixture starts to stick.
  3. The paste is done when it’s thick and fragrant and has very little moisture left.
  4. Add in the garam masala, curry powder, turmeric and salt. Stir to combine.
  5. Add in the roasted cauliflower and mushrooms and stir to combine.
  6. Add in the tomato paste and stir.
  7. Add the coconut milk and stir again. Reduce the heat to medium-low and add the lid to the pot, tilting it to allow steam to escape.
  8. Cook for about 30 minutes, stirring often to ensure the bottom doesn’t burn. You want the mixture to slightly bubble.

to serve

  1. You can serve right away or cool and refrigerate for later. I think this tastes better the next day or two and makes for an easier dinner prep.
  2. Serve with cooked rice, naan, chopped cilantro and lime wedges.

Notes

  1. You can also use 4-5 cups canned and rinsed chickpeas or cubed and sauteed firm tofu in place of mushrooms.
  2. The curry will thicken up as it cools down. Recommend serving the following day!
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 60 minutes
  • Category: Lunch, Dinner
  • Method: Baked, Blended, Sautéed
  • Cuisine: Indian