Cauliflower Tikka Masala

Cauliflower Tikka Masala 



Prep Time: 20 Min

Chill Time: 1 Hr +

Cook Time: 35 Min

 

1. In a large bowl add the florets along with all of the marinade ingredients. Toss to evenly coat the cauli, cover, and refrigerate at least 1 hour. (The longer the better!)

 

1. In a large frying pan, begin melting 2 Tbsp. coconut oil over medium heat. Once heated, add the marinated cauliflower to the pan. Cover and cook 8 - 10 minutes stirring often until cauli has browned a bit on the outside and becomes tender. Transfer cooked cauli to a bowl / plate and set aside until needed.

 

1. Wipe out the pan and begin melting the coconut oil over medium heat for the tikka sauce. Once melted and heated, add the garlic and pepper flakes. Stir and cook 1 – 2 minutes until garlic becomes fragrant. Spoon in the tomato paste and stir. Cook another 2 – 3 minutes.

 

1. Pour in the crushed tomatoes, coconut milk, and all of the spices along with a good pinch of sea salt. Stir, cover, reduce heat to medium low, and simmer 12 – 15 minutes.

 

1. Return the cauliflower to the tikka sauce pan and cover once again for another 5 minutes.

 

1. Stir in the butter, remove from heat, and leave covered for 2 – 3 minutes. Taste and adjust salt if desired.

 

1. Serve over your choice of grains and garnish with fresh cilantro. ENJOY!

                    Grocery List

• 1 Head Cauliflower, broken down into large florets
• 2 Tbsp. Coconut Oil
• Fresh Cilantro - Garnish

MARINADE

• 1/3 C Plain Greek Yogurt
• 1 Tsp. Ginger Powder
• 2 cloves Garlic, grated
• ½ Tsp. Sea Salt
• ½ Lemon, juiced
• ½ Tsp. Cracked Pepper

TIKKA SAUCE

• 2 Tbsp. Coconut Oil
• 3 cloves Garlic, crushed & sliced
• 2 Tbsp. Tomato Paste
• ½ 796ml can Crushed Tomatoes
• 400ml can Coconut Milk
• ½ Tsp. Red Pepper Flakes
• 1 ½ Tsp. Garlic Powder
• 1 ½ Tsp. Cumin
• 1 ½ Tsp. Turmeric
• 1 Tsp. Ground Coriander
• 1 Tsp. Cardamom Pods, toasted and ground down
• ½ Tsp. Ground Cloves
• ½ Tsp. Nutmeg
• ½ Tsp. Cinnamon
• ¼ Tsp. + Sea Salt
• 1 Tbsp. Unsalted Butter