Name: Cauliflower Tikka Masala
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Northern Indian
Ingredients: 1 large head of cauliflower, cut into small florets; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 2 teaspoons garam masala; 2 teaspoons salt; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated; 2 teaspoons garam masala; 2 teaspoons paprika; 2 teaspoons ground coriander; 1 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 teaspoons turmeric; ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper; ½ teaspoons ground cardamom; 1 14oz can crushed tomatoes; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 cup coconut milk; 2 Tablespoons butter; 1 teaspoons sugar; 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice, juiced (sub lemon); Salt and pepper to taste; 3 cups cooked rice; ½ cup chopped flat leaf parsley or cilantro

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Cauliflower Tikka Masala

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Put down your phone and step away from the food delivery apps! This vegetarian tikka masala brings your favorite Indian delivery dish home, no plastic forks required.

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Cauliflower Tikka Masala

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Servings

4

Prep Time

5 minutes

Cook Time

40 minutes

Cuisine

Northern Indian

Ingredients

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1 large head of cauliflower, cut into small florets
2 tbsp vegetable oil
2 teaspoons garam masala
2 teaspoons salt

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2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
2 teaspoons garam masala
2 teaspoons paprika
2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoons turmeric
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper
½ teaspoons ground cardamom
1 14oz can crushed tomatoes
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 cup coconut milk
2 Tablespoons butter
1 teaspoons sugar
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice, juiced (sub lemon)
Salt and pepper to taste

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3 cups cooked rice
½ cup chopped flat leaf parsley or cilantro

Directions

Pre-heat the oven to 400F.
Place the cauliflower on a large, rimmed baking sheet and drizzle with the garam masala, and salt. Roast in oven for 30 minutes or until golden brown.
In a small bowl, combine the garam masala, cumin, turmeric, and crushed red pepper.
In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onions and sauté until translucent and golden, about 5 minutes.
Turn heat down to slightly. Add the garlic and ginger and sauté for 30 seconds.
Add the bowl of combined spices and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
Add tomato puree, sugar, and salt. Bring to a simmer, then lower the heat to maintain a low simmer. Cook for 15 minutes stirring often until sauce thickens. Stir in coconut milk and simmer 3 minutes.
Stir in lime juice.
Add roasted cauliflower and toss to combine.
Serve over rice and top with parsley or cilantro.