Name: Cauliflower Tikka Masala
Prep time: 13 min
Cook time: 31 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 large cauliflower (cut into bite-sized florets); null null avocado oil (for drizzling (or preferred oil)); 2 tsp garam masala; null null salt (to taste); null null pepper (to taste); 2 tbsp avocado oil (or preferred oil); 0.5 medium red onion (finely diced (sub yellow onion)); 3.5 cloves garlic (minced or crushed); 1 tbsp fresh ginger (grated (sub frozen or paste)); 1.5 tsp garam masala; 0.75 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp turmeric; 0.75 tsp smoked paprika ((sub with sweet)); 0.5 tsp crushed red pepper; 2 cup tomato puree ((strained tomatoes)); 2.5 tsp agave nectar ((or any sweetener)); 0.75 tsp salt (more to taste (more for roasting)); 1 cup coconut milk (shake can before pouring); 1.5 tbsp lime juice ((sub lemon)); null null spice mix (from step 2); null null naan; null null rice (about 3 cups cooked); 0.5 cup cilantro (chopped)

Instructions

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1

Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C). Place cauliflower (1 large) florets on a rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with [null avocado oil] and sprinkle with garam masala (2 tsp), [null salt], and [null pepper]. Combine with hands. Roast for 15-20 minutes until tender and lightly browned, tossing halfway.
2

In a small bowl, combine the garam masala (1.5 tsp), ground cumin (0.75 tsp), turmeric (1 tsp), smoked paprika (0.75 tsp), and crushed red pepper (0.5 tsp). Set aside.
3

In a large pan, heat avocado oil (2 tbsp) over medium heat. Add red onion (0.5 medium) and sauté until translucent and slightly golden, about 3-5 minutes.
4

Turn heat down. Add garlic (3.5 cloves) and fresh ginger (1 tbsp). Sauté for 0.5-1 minute until fragrant. Now add the combined [null spice mix] and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
5

Add tomato puree (2 cup), agave nectar (2.5 tsp), and salt (0.75 tsp). Bring to a simmer, then lower heat to maintain a low simmer. Cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring often until the sauce is very thick. Stir in coconut milk (1 cup) and lightly simmer 2-4 minutes to combine and thicken (do not boil). Stir in lime juice (1 tbsp) and taste before adding more.
6

Add roasted [null cauliflower] and gently toss to combine. Taste for seasoning and adjust if needed, then remove from heat. Serve over [null rice] with [null naan], lime wedges, and chopped cilantro (0.5 cup) if desired.