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Cauliflower tikka masala
Cauliflower tikka masala is the perfect easy vegetarian dinner served with steamed rice. It's also a great recipe for feeding a crowd.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 294 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Indian
Ingredients
For the roasted cauliflower
- 1 large head of cauliflower (you need approximately 1kg of cauliflower)
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 tsp garam masala
- ½ tsp chili powder
- 2 tsp ground coriander
- ½ tsp Turmeric
- 2 tsp salt
For the tikka masala curry
- 1 onion finely chopped
- 3-4 garlic cloves crushed
- 2 tsp ginger grated/crushed
- 2 tsp garam masala
- 2 tsp paprika
- 2 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp Turmeric
- ½-1 tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp ground cardamom
- 2 g/14oz cans crushed tomatoes
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 cup heavy/whipping cream
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1-2 tsp sugar
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Pre-heat the oven to 200ºc/390ºF.
- Slice the cauliflower floret off the head of cauliflower. Chop the remaining stalk into bite size pieces. Place the cauliflower into a large roasting tray and drizzle over the oil and season with the spices then place into the oven and roast for 30 minutes until golden brown and cooked.
- In the meanwhile start making the sauce. Fry the onions in the oil until soft and translucent then add the garlic and ginger and fry for another 30 seconds.
- Add all the spices and fry for a minute before adding the tomatoes and tomato paste. Simmer for 5 minutes then add the cream and sugar then simmer for 10 minutes
- Add the roasted cauliflower and butter and stir together then allow to simmer for 5-10 minutes. Season to taste and serve.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
294kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
22g
(7%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Cholesterol
33mg
(11%)
Sodium
1318mg
(55%)
Potassium
863mg
(25%)
Fiber
8g
(32%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
1228IU
(25%)
Vitamin C
109mg
(121%)
Calcium
95mg
(10%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 294
% Daily Value*
Calories | 294kcal | 15% |
Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
Protein | 7g | 14% |
Fat | 22g | 34% |
Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
Cholesterol | 33mg | 11% |
Sodium | 1318mg | 55% |
Potassium | 863mg | 18% |
Fiber | 8g | 32% |
Sugar | 8g | 16% |
Vitamin A | 1228IU | 25% |
Vitamin C | 109mg | 121% |
Calcium | 95mg | 10% |
Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.