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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

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  1. Pre-heat the oven to 200ºc/390ºF.
  2. 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. 
  3. 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. 
  4. 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
  5. Add the roasted cauliflower and butter and stir together then allow to simmer for 5-10 minutes. Season to taste and serve. 

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.

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