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Vegetarian Tikka Masala


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4.9 from 11 reviews

  • Author: Shashi Charles
  • Total Time: 50 minutes

Description

This easy vegetarian tikka masala is packed with veggies and coated in a tangy, luscious spiced sauce.


Ingredients

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  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion diced
  • 2 tsps freshly grated ginger
  • 4 cloves garlic diced
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp coriander
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1 6 oz can tomato paste
  • 1 13.5 oz can fire roasted tomatoes
  • 1 13.5 oz can full fat coconut milk
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 head cauliflower (with florets separated or chopped)
  • 2 carrots peeled
  • 1 green bell pepper chopped
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 3 tbsp plain Greek yogurt

Instructions

  1. Saute onions in a pan with olive oil, over a medium/low flame. Stir often to make sure onions are caramelized and not burned. Keep on stirring occasionally and cooking onions for about 20-25 minutes.
  2. Add ginger and garlic and saute about a minute or so.
  3. Then add in tomato paste, fire roasted tomatoes, coconut milk, smoked paprika, chili, coriander, cumin, turmeric and water and stir till well incorporated.
  4. Then add in cauliflower and carrots and let simmer covered about 10 minutes.
  5. Add in the green bell pepper and let simmer covered again for another 5 minutes or till cauliflower is tender.
  6. Then add in the yogurt, season with salt and pepper and enjoy with naan or rice! *Can be served with a dollop of Greek yogurt and green chillies if desired.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Main