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Vegetarian Balti Curry

Made with chunky cauliflower, this vegetarian version of traditional balti curry is flavorful and filling!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: balti curry, indian curry
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 294kcal
Author: Marie Perry

Ingredients

  • 2 heads cauliflower cut into small florets
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • 2 green peppers cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 yellow onions finely sliced
  • 2 tablespoons ginger minced
  • 4 cloves garlic finely sliced
  • 2 tablespoons balti spice mix see notes to make your own
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 4 tomatoes cut into wedges
  • 2 red chiles cut in half
  • 2 cups green beans
  • 1/4 cup slivered almonds for garnish
  • 1/4 cup cilantro finely chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400º F.
  • Spread the cauliflower florets on a baking tray, drizzle with vegetable oil, and sprinkle with the turmeric. Cook for 15 minutes.
  • Add green pepper to the baking tray and cook for an additional 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large pan. Cook the onions for 5 minutes or until the onion has slightly browned.
  • Stir ginger, garlic, and spices into the onions, cooking for a couple of minutes until fragrant.
  • Add the tomato puree, tomato wedges, chile, salt, vegetable broth, and green beans to the pan. Cook on high for 6-7 minutes until the sauce has thickened.
  • Remove the cauliflower and green peppers from the oven and add them to the pan. Mix
    well to coat all the vegetables in the curry sauce.
  • Serve over basmati rice and garnished with flaked almonds and cilantro.

Notes

Balti spice blend:
  • 2 teaspoons Garam Masala
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon cloves
Alternatively use 2 tablespoons medium curry powder or store bought Balti spice blend

Nutrition

Calories: 294kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Sodium: 1220mg | Potassium: 1792mg | Fiber: 16g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 2405IU | Vitamin C: 250mg | Calcium: 265mg | Iron: 6mg