Vegan Cauliflower Tikka Masala

4.98 from 36 votes

Vegan Cauliflower Tikka Masala

Vegan Cauliflower Tikka Masala with Instant Pot Tikka Masala Sauce. Flavorful Weekday Dinner. Glutenfree Soyfree Nutfree option Vegetable Tikka Masala

Prep Time10

Cook Time35

Total Time45

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Gluten-free, Indian, Vegan

Keyword: instant pot cauliflower tikka masala, vegan tikka masala, vegetable tikka masala

Servings:

Author: Vegan Richa

Ingredients

1 medium head of cauliflower chopped into florets
2 tsp oil
1 tsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp ground coriander
1/2 tsp garam masala
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp or more salt
1 Recipe my Tikka masala sauce , use 2/3 of the sauce recipe if using a small head of cauliflower
1/4 cup non dairy cream such as cashew ( (blend 1/4 cup cashews with 1/4 cup water until smooth), soy, coconut (optional)

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Instructions

If you havent yet, make my Tikka Masala Sauce. To a large bowl, Add the chopped cauliflower florets, drizzle oil and lemon juice and toss well to coat. In a small bowl mix all the spices and salt. Sprinkle the spices all over the cauliflower and toss to coat. Spread the florets on a parchment lined baking sheet or baking dish. Bake at 400 degrees F (205 C) for 25 mins.
In a saucepan over medium heat or instant pot on saute mode, combine the tikka masala sauce and baked cauliflower. Add 1/4 cup of non dairy cream if needed. Mix well. Bring to a boil. At this point you can also add in a cup or more chickpeas for added protein. Cook for about 3-4 mins. Taste and adjust salt and flavor.
Garnish with fenugreek leaves or cilantro. Sprinkle some smoked paprika or cayenne (really important for a smoky flavor). Take off heat. Then let the mixture sit for another few mins before serving. Serve with Naan, flatbreads or rice.

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Notes

No Bake option: You can cook the Cauliflower in the Instant Pot instead of baking. Add to the sauce and pressure cook at low pressure for 1 minute. Quick release.

Skillet: just simmer covered in a skillet for 10 mins or until cooked through.

Variations: Add other veggies such as potato (baked), pumpkin(baked), fresh broccoli, zucchini etc

Nutrition is for 1 serve.

Nutrition

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