As a professional healthy-focused recipe creator, I try to make my recipes nutritious, flavorful, and easy to make. This vegetable curry checks all of my boxes with the added bonus of being colorful!

My kids really love this recipe. By choosing vegetables I know they’ll eat it eliminates dinnertime complaints and negotiations. (Kids are pro negotiators. Ha.) You can swap out the vegetables I used for ones you know your family will eat.

This beginner curry is great for those dipping their toes into Indian inspired flavors. All of the ingredients are easy to find and I’ll give you some tips for adapting this recipe if you need to.

This Vegetarian Curry makes for a quick and easy dinner!

This Vegetarian Curry is the perfect solution for a quick and easy dinner! Packed with flavorful vegetables and aromatic spices, it’s a satisfying and wholesome meal that’s ready in no time.

What you’ll need for Vegetarian Coconut Curry

• Coconut or avocado oil
• Carrots
• Onion
• Cauliflower
• Curry powder or paste
• Crushed red pepper flakes (or to taste, if your curry powder needs some kick)
• Vegetable or chicken broth
• Chickpeas (garbanzo beans)
• Salt
• Coconut milk
• Lime, zest and juice
• Fresh mint (optional)

How to make Cauliflower Chickpea Curry

1. In a large skillet heat the oil to medium-high heat.
2. Add sliced carrots, onions, and cauliflower pieces; saute, stirring frequently, until the onions become translucent.
3. Stir in curry powder and crushed red pepper flakes (if using), and cook for 1 minute.
4. Add broth, chickpeas, and salt; bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for about 5 minutes.
5. Add coconut milk and lime zest/juice. Let it simmer, uncovered for a couple of minutes. Stir in mint.

Vegetarian Curry Recipe Tips

Toast your spices in oil to enhance their flavor and aroma.

Incorporate a good quality curry paste or powder for depth of flavor. You can also try this Homemade Curry Powder if you feel like making your own curry blend.

Allow the curry to simmer gently to allow the flavors to develop and the vegetables to soften to your desired consistency.

Serving Vegetarian Coconut Curry

Serve over hot rice, or with Indian breads such as naan, roti or paratha.

How to store Chickpea Carrot Curry

Store this curry for up to 5 days in the fridge in an airtight container.

Curry Recipe (Vegetarian) FAQs

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