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Tikka Masala Cauliflower
Ditch the cream, not the creamy flavor. This vegetarian spin on chicken tikka masala uses pureed cashews instead of dairy to create a rich and creamy tomato-based sauce. It’s a trick we learned in Mumbai. Be sure to use roasted cashews, which have deeper flavor than raw. If you don’t have ghee, toss neutral oil with the cauliflower florets before roasting and use butter to sauté the onion. If you like, serve sprinkled with chopped cilantro, plain yogurt and basmati rice or naan.
4
Servings
Tip
Don’t forget to turn the cauliflower florets cut side down as much as possible on the baking sheet, and don’t stir during roasting. This aids with deep browning, which builds flavor in the dish.
1 hour
Ingredients
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2
tablespoons ghee, melted, plus 2 tablespoons ghee, divided (see headnote)
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2
teaspoons garam masala, divided
Directions
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01Heat the oven to 500°F with a rack in the middle position. In a large bowl, stir together the melted ghee, 1 teaspoon of the garam masala, ¼ teaspoon of the cumin and ½ teaspoon each salt and black pepper. Add the cauliflower and toss to coat. Spread in an even layer on a rimmed baking sheet, cut sides down. Roast, without stirring, until deeply browned and tender, 18 to 20 minutes.
Reviews
February 20, 2026
Easy and tasty meal
The cauliflower I purchased was small so I used 1 lb of carrots as well. Cut the carrot into chunks and tossed them and roasted with the florets. Made for a nice addition with a broader range of flavors.
March 10, 2025
Delicious, and good with chicken
I made this and cooked up some chicken thighs and let my family mix-and-match. It was pretty popular.
February 24, 2025
Not a big fan
Made as stated. The cauliflower got drowned in the large amount of sauce (full 28 oz can). Should have halved the amount of tomatoes to avoid that. Already cut back the water to half the stated amount. The taste of the cauliflower didn't come through and it looked so delicious coming out of the oven! Rats.
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