Vegan Cauliflower Tikka Masala with Chickpeas
Creamy vegan cauliflower tikka masala with chickpeas made in a rich tomato-onion gravy with vegan yogurt, coconut milk, and bold Indian spices. A hearty, dairy-free dinner perfect with naan or rice.
Servings: 4
Calories: 297kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1.5 pound cauliflower florets
- 2 cup chickpeas cooked
- 2 tablespoon tikka masala spice
- ¼ cup yogurt plant based
- ½ cup coconut milk organic
- 1 onion chopped
- 2 tomatoes chopped
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- ½ inch ginger grated
- ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
- ½ teaspoon garam masala
- 2 teaspoon kasuri methi crushed
- salt to taste
- 2 teaspoon cilantro chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Stir-fry ginger and garlic in a little oil. Add chopped onions and tomatoes.1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 onion, 3 garlic cloves, ½ inch ginger, 2 tomatoes
- Add turmeric, garam masala and 1 tablespoon tikka spice cook on low flame until soft and translucent. This slow-cooking step enhances the sauce’s depth.¼ teaspoon turmeric powder, ½ teaspoon garam masala
- Stir in cauliflower florets and stir gently.1.5 pound cauliflower florets
- Add canned drained chickpeas and salt. Cook until the cauliflower turns tender.2 cup chickpeas, salt to taste
- Lower the flame before adding yogurt to prevent curdling. Stir gently and simmer for about 2 minutes.¼ cup yogurt
- Add coconut milk, remain tikka spice, and crushed kasurimethi. Stir well and allow the curry to gently boil.½ cup coconut milk, 2 teaspoon kasuri methi
- Garnish with chopped cilantro, if desired, and serve warm.2 teaspoon cilantro
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Notes
- Always taste before adding extra tikka masala spice levels vary by brand.
- Keep the flame low when adding yogurt to prevent curdling.
- Do not overcook cauliflower; it should be tender but not mushy.
- Crushing kasuri methi between your palms before adding enhances aroma.
Nutrition
Calories: 297kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 72mg | Potassium: 1026mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 554IU | Vitamin C: 94mg | Calcium: 114mg | Iron: 4mg