Looking for an easy and health vegan recipe? This Easy Vegan Tikka Masala is perfect for your next meal prep or date night dinner!
What is Tikka Masala?
What is Tikka Masala, you ask? There are many variations, however the most common recipe features a sauce made from yogurt, tomato puree, turmeric, and garam masala spice. The original recipes originated in India and compare to the well-known dish curry. Usually, Tikka Masala is served over rice with chicken; however many restaurants offer tofu or other vegetarian options. I decided to take my own spin on things and create a vegan version! If you have never tried Tikka Masala before, you have to try this! You will be surprised at how something this healthy tastes so delicious! Even if you aren’t vegan, I guarantee you will still love this.
Easy as 1, 2, 3
This is almost a one-pan recipe, so it is one of my go-to meals when I need something quick for dinner. It also lasts for about 1 week in the fridge, so it’s the perfect meal prep recipe. One thing that we do which makes the recipe even easier is we make a large batch of rice in our Instant Pot. That way we have plenty of rice for this meal and more if we need it. Make sure you use a large skillet for this recipe. The bigger the better! You will need to make sure it’s plenty big to accommodate all of the ingredients that make this recipe so great!
I hope you try this recipe and love Tikka Masala as much as I do! It’s super fun to incorporate it’s eclectic flavors into your weekly menu!
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Easy Vegan Tikka Masala
Equipment
- Large Skillet
Ingredients
- 1 cauliflower large head cut into small florets
- 1 white onion large, diced into small pieces
- 2 Tbs avocado oil
- 1/2 Tbs garlic powder
- pinch salt
- 1/2 Tbs ground ginger
- 1 Tbs garam masala international isle
- 2 beefsteak tomatoes large, diced into small pieces
- 1 15 oz garbanzo beans canned chickpeas
- 2 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/2 Tbs chili powder
- 1 15 oz full fat coconut milk canned
Optional
- cilantro for topping
- brown rice for serving
Instructions
- Cut and prepare the veggies prior to starting the cooking process
- Heat a large skillet on medium-high heat for 1 minute
- Add the oil, onions, and cauliflower
- Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally
- Add the garlic powder, salt, ginger, and garam masala spice. Stir to combine the spices with the veggies (The pan will start to char, but this will create the sauce)
- Add the diced tomatoes and canned chickpeas
- Add the rest of the spices and stir to combine
- Decrease the heat to medium and sauté for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally
- After 10 minutes, add the coconut milk and stir until the tomato juices and coconut milk are well-combined/one sauce
- Increase the heat to medium-high and sauté for 5 more minutes
- Serve over optional rice and top with cilantro
- Enjoy!
Notes
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