Cauliflower Tikka Masala: Recipe Of The Week

Everyone loves a delicious curry…those bold flavours, the combination of different spices, and that creamy texture. After many trials, today I’m sharing with you my latest creation…Cauliflower Tikka Masala.

You may be familiar with this delicious dish. Well, this is my version of it, MUCH healthier, easy to make, and won’t leave you with a stomach ache.

For all you Indian food lovers out there, you MUST try this dish! You will LOVE it! And if you’ve never tried making Indian food at home, this is the perfect dish to start with. It only requires a few spices which should be readily available at most major grocery stores. Try it out, and let me know what you think in the comments below!

Cauliflower Tikka Masala: Recipe

Yield: 5-6 servings

Ingredients:

1 medium cauliflower, washed and cut into medium-small florets
1 1/2 cup white onion, diced (about 1 medium white onion)
6 cloves garlic, minced
1/2-in piece ginger, outer skin removed, finely grated
(optional) 1/2 green jalapeno diced, as needed for spice
1/2 tsp mustard seeds
1 tbsp cooking oil
freshly chopped cilantro (for garnish)
(optional) 1-2 tbsp cashew cream (see notes)

For the Sauce:

3 vine-ripe medium tomatoes, halved
1 medium red bell pepper, stem and seeds removed
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, loosely packed
3/4 cup full-fat coconut milk

Spices:

3/4 tsp garam masala
1/2 tsp ground coriander
1/4 tsp turmeric
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp salt (add more if needed to taste)
(optional) red chilli powder, as needed for spice

For the Cashew Cream (optional, note that you will only be using a small amount of this cashew cream in the recipe):
1/2 cup raw unsalted cashews, soaked for 2-3 hours
1/4 cup water

Directions:

To Prepare the Sauce:

1.In a large non-stick saute pan, heat 1 tbsp oil on medium heat.

2.Add in the mustard seeds and allow them to fry for ~30 seconds. You should start to see them sizzle and start popping.

3.Immediately add in the finely grated ginger, minced garlic, green jalapenos (if using), and chopped onions. Cook for a few minutes until fragrant and the onions start to become translucent. Mix frequently to avoid burning.

4.While the mixture is cooking, add all the sauce ingredients above into a blender (I used a powerful blender such as a Vitamix, but any blender should work).

5.Once the onions start to become translucent, turn off the heat, and add all the contents of the saute pan (onion/garlic/ginger) into the blender containing the Sauce ingredients.

6.Blend on high until completely pureed into a smooth sauce.

7.Pour the sauce from the blender back into the saute pan, add all the spices listed above, and combine. Heat the sauce on medium-low until you achieve a gentle simmer. Cook uncovered for 10-15 minutes on medium-low heat.

8.If possible, immediately rinse the blender out so you can use it again to make the cashew cream.

To Make the Dish:

Add all the cauliflower florets into the sauce, toss, and cook, COVERED, for about 10 minutes on low heat or until the cauliflower florets are cooked and tender yet able to keep the shape.

Remove the cover and cook again on medium heat, occasionally stirring, for up to about 10 minutes OR until the sauce reduces and thickens inconsistency. While you are waiting, prepare the cashew cream if using.

Season with additional salt if needed, turn off the heat, drizzle on 1-2 tbsp of cashew cream (if using), and garnish with some fresh chopped cilantro. Enjoy hot with some rice, Naan, or favourite tortilla.

Notes:

VEGAN, GLUTEN-FREE

The sauce for the Tikka Masala itself is very creamy, and although it does not need the cashew cream, I recommend drizzling some on at the end before serving for some added richness.

To Make Cashew Cream: Combine 1/2 cup soaked raw unsalted cashews + 1/4 cup water into a blender (preferably a high-powered blender). Blend on high until completely pureed. It would help if you ended up with smooth cashew cream (i.e. no pieces of cashews should remain). You will only be using 1-2 tbsp of the cashew cream in the recipe above. Store any remainder in the fridge or freeze.

For a kids version, omit the red chilli powder and green jalapeno if they do not eat spicy food.

You can use lite coconut cream instead of the full-fat version. I’ve tried this, and it still tastes great, just slightly less creamy.

What’s your favourite Indian dish?

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