Cauliflower Chicken Curry

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Yogurt combined with spices coats cauliflower and chicken thighs in this Indian-inspired curry. The longer you marinate the chicken and cauliflower, the richer the taste, but even 20 minutes of marinating time will give you great results. Smoked paprika adds a more complex flavor, but regular paprika works well too. Serve this saucy dish with brown rice to complete the meal.

Cauliflower Chicken Curry
Credit: Brie Passano
Active Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 5 mins
Servings:
6
Nutrition Profile:
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup nonfat Greek yogurt

  • 3 tablespoons neutral oil, such as canola or avocado, divided

  • 2 tablespoons curry powder, divided

  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika

  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic, divided

  • 4 teaspoons minced ginger, divided (see Tip)

  • ¾ teaspoon salt, divided

  • 6 cups cauliflower florets (1- to 2-inch pieces; about 1 ¼ lbs. total)

  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, trimmed and cut into 1- to 2-inch pieces

  • 1 cup chopped onion

  • ½ cup chopped carrot

  • 2 teaspoon garam masala

  • 2 cups canned crushed tomatoes

  • ½ cup water

  • cup heavy cream

  • ¼ cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro for garnish

Directions

  1. Combine yogurt, 1 Tbsp. oil, 1 Tbsp. curry powder, paprika, 1 Tbsp. garlic, 2 tsp. ginger, and ¼ tsp. salt in a large bowl. Add cauliflower and chicken. Stir to coat. Marinate the chicken and cauliflower in the refrigerator for 20 minutes or for up to 2 hours.

  2. Preheat oven to 450°F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with foil. Coat the foil with cooking spray. Spread the cauliflower and chicken in an even layer on the prepared baking sheet. Bake, without stirring, until the chicken is cooked through and the cauliflower is golden brown in spots, 20 to 25 minutes.

  3. Meanwhile, heat the remaining 2 Tbsp. oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and carrot; cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and just beginning to brown, 7 to 10 minutes. Add garam masala and the remaining 1 Tbsp. curry powder, 1 Tbsp. garlic, 2 tsp. ginger, and ¼ tsp. salt. Cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add crushed tomatoes and water. Cook, stirring, until bubbling. Remove from heat and stir in cream. Serve the chicken and cauliflower with the sauce. Garnish with cilantro, if desired.

Tip

To peel ginger before mincing, hold the ginger upright in one hand and hold a spoon in the other. Scrape the spoon's edge over the ginger in downward strokes to remove the peel. Then cut the ginger into slices, and cut the slices into a small mince.

Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, January 2021

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

291 Calories
17g Fat
17g Carbs
19g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Serving Size about 1 cup chicken-cauliflower mixture + ½ cup sauce
Calories 291
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 17g 6%
Dietary Fiber 5g 18%
Total Sugars 8g
Protein 19g 38%
Total Fat 17g 22%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 73mg 24%
Sodium 538mg 23%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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