Description
A cozy, vegetarian twist on a beloved Indian classic, featuring tender cauliflower florets in a creamy coconut-tomato sauce spiced with tikka masala.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 head cauliflower, cut into florets
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch ginger, grated
- 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon tikka masala spice blend
- Salt to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Trim cauliflower into florets, chop onion, mince garlic, and grate ginger.
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat; sauté onion until translucent (6-8 minutes).
- Add garlic and ginger; cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add cauliflower and sauté for 3-4 minutes until lightly browned.
- Stir in tikka masala and tomato paste; mix well.
- Pour in coconut milk, bring to a simmer, then cover and cook for 20-25 minutes.
- Uncover, season with salt, and adjust thickness if necessary. Garnish with cilantro.
Notes
Serve with steamed basmati rice or naan. Can be made ahead and stored in the fridge or freezer.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Cauliflower, Tikka Masala, Vegetarian, Indian Cuisine