
A rich and creamy plant-based curry that's effortlessly roasted in one tin. This vegan korma combines tender cauliflower, protein-packed chickpeas, and a fragrant spice blend for a satisfying and healthy family dinner.
Preheat your oven to 200°C (180°C fan/gas 6). Prepare the cauliflower by removing the leaves; discard any wilted ones and reserve the rest. Cut the florets and leaves into bite-sized pieces, and chop the stalk into smaller chunks. Place everything into a deep roasting tin.
Trim the root ends of the spring onions and remove the papery outer skins. Use kitchen scissors to snip them into small pieces directly into the roasting tin. Drizzle with the oil, add a pinch of salt, and toss everything together with your hands to ensure the vegetables are evenly coated.
Place the tin on the middle shelf of the oven and roast for 15 minutes. While the vegetables roast, peel the garlic cloves.
Carefully remove the tin from the oven. Use a garlic crusher to squeeze the cloves directly over the roasted vegetables. Add about 100g (roughly half a jar) of korma paste and stir well to combine.
Open the can of chickpeas and drain them through a sieve over a bowl to catch the liquid (aquafaba). Add the drained chickpeas to the roasting tin.
Pour the coconut cream and 450ml of water into the tin. Crumble the vegetable stock cube over the mixture.
Trim the stalks off the green beans and add them to the tin. Stir in the ground almonds, which will help thicken the sauce as it bakes.
Stir everything together gently using a wooden spoon. Return the tin to the oven for a final 25 minutes. Once finished, carefully remove the tin (the liquid will be very hot) and serve the korma with cooked basmati rice, warm naans, and mango chutney.
Don't throw away the chickpea liquid (aquafaba)! It can be whisked into a foam and used to make vegan meringues or mayonnaise. If you prefer a thicker curry, let it sit for 5 minutes after roasting to allow the ground almonds to fully absorb the liquid.




