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Cauliflower Tikka Masala

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 350
A flavorful vegetarian dish featuring roasted cauliflower in a rich, spiced tomato coconut sauce, served over rice with naan and fresh cilantro.

Ingredients

Vegetables

  • 1 large cauliflower (cut into bite-sized florets)
  • 2 teaspoons garam masala
  • Salt and pepper Salt and pepper (to taste)
  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil (or preferred oil)
  • 1/2 medium red onion (finely diced (sub yellow onion))
  • 3-4 cloves garlic (minced or crushed)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger (grated (sub frozen or paste))
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons garam masala
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • 3/4 teaspoon smoked paprika (sub with sweet)
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 2 cups tomato purée
  • 2-3 teaspoons agave nectar (or any sweetener)
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt (more to taste (more for roasting))
  • 1 cup full-fat coconut milk (shake can before pouring)
  • 1-2 tablespoons lime juice (juiced (sub lemon))

Naan

Rice

  • 1/2 cup cilantro (chopped)

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C). Toss cauliflower with oil, garam masala, salt, and pepper. Roast 15-20 mins until tender and browned.
  • Mix spices (garam masala, cumin, turmeric, paprika, red pepper). Sauté onions in oil until golden, then add garlic and ginger. Cook briefly.
  • Add tomato purée, agave, and salt. Simmer 10-15 mins until thick. Stir in coconut milk and lime juice, cook 2-4 mins.
  • Gently toss roasted cauliflower into sauce. Adjust seasoning, then serve over rice with naan, lime wedges, and cilantro.

Notes

For extra flavor, roast the cauliflower longer or add a splash of lemon juice before serving.
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: Cauliflower, tikka masala, vegetarian