A creamy, spicy and incredibly flavorful Vegan Cauliflower Tikka Masala that’s so much better than your favorite Indian takeout! This super easy recipe has all the authentic flavors and comes together in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Cauliflower:
3cupsCauliflower, Chopped, 321g
½tspOlive Oil
½tspLemon Juice
¼tspGaram Masala
¼tspCoriander
¼tspPaprika
¼tspGarlic Powder
¼tspCumin
¼tspSalt
Sauce:
½tspOil
⅓smallOnion, Chopped, 35g
1¼tspMinced Ginger, 6g
1¼tspMinced Garlic, 6g
1tspGaram Masala
1tspCoriander
½tspCumin
½tspTurmeric
½tspPaprika
¼tspRed Chili Powder
¼tspCayenne Pepper
¼tspCardamom, Ground
3TbspRed Bell Peppers, Chopped, 27g
¼cupTomato Paste, 66g
⅔cupWater
¼cupCoconut Yogurt, 50g, or whole milk for non-vegan
¼cupCoconut Milk, Light
¼tspSalt
Instructions
Roast cauliflower:
Preheat oven to 400°F.
Chop cauliflower into bite-size pieces, about 1½” each.
In a small bowl, combine spices.
Toss cauliflower in oil, lemon juice and spices until coated evenly.
Spread in a single layer on a baking sheet and roast for 12 minutes until lightly browned and cooked.
Cook Sauce:
Pour oil over medium heated pot or saucepan and fry onion until translucent, about 2-3 minutes.
Add ginger and garlic and fry another 30 seconds.
Add spices, mix and fry for a minute until fragrant.
Add bell pepper and mix.
Stir in tomato paste and water, and simmer for about 5 minutes.
Add in yogurt, milk and salt and simmer another 5 minutes.
Combine:
Add roasted cauliflower, stir and cook another 3-4 minutes.