INGREDIENTS
Cauliflower Tikka Masala
Servings - 2 - 3
INGREDIENTS
Water - 1 litre
Cauliflower - 600 grams
Oil - 30 milliliters
Carom seeds - 1/2 teaspoon
Gram flour - 45 grams
Salt - 1 teaspoon
Paprika - 1 teaspoon
Cumin powder - 1 teaspoon
Turmeric - 1 teaspoon
Coriander powder - 1 teaspoon
Chilli flakes - 1/2 teaspoon
Garam masala - 1 teaspoon
Dry fenugreek leaves - 1 tablespoon
Fresh cream - 70 grams
Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
Curd - 80 grams
Mustard oil - 30 milliliters
Oil - 30 milliliters
Cumin - 1 teaspoon
Onions - 220 grams
Ginger garlic paste - 2 tablespoons
Cashew paste - 50 grams
Tomato puree - 120 grams
Bell pepper - 170 grams
Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
Coriander powder - 1 teaspoon
Cumin powder - 1 teaspoon
Garam masala - 1 teaspoon
Coriander - for garnishing
PREPARATION
1. Heat 1 litre water in a heavy skillet, add 600 grams cauliflower and stir well.
2. Blanch the cauliflower for 5 - 7 minutes.
3. Remove it from heat and drain the cauliflower.
4. Heat 30 milliliters oil in a pan, add 1/2 teaspoon carom seeds and stir well.
5. Then, add 45 grams gram flour and mix it well.
6. Cook for 5 - 7 minutes on medium heat.
7. Remove it from heat.
8. Now, add the boiled cauliflower in a mixing bowl, add the roasted gram flour mixture, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon cumin powder, 1 teaspoon turmeric, 1 teaspoon coriander powder, 1/2 teaspoon chilli flakes, 1 teaspoon garam masala, 1 tablespoon dry fenugreek leaves, 70 grams fresh cream, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 80 grams curd, 30 milliliters mustard oil and mix all the ingredients well.
9. Marinate for 30 minutes.
10. Transfer the marinated cauliflower on a baking tray and spread it evenly.
11. Preheat the oven to 400°F/200°C. Bake for 20 minutes.
12. Heat 30 milliliters oil in a heavy skillet, add 1 teaspoon cumin and stir well.
13. Then, add 220 grams onions and fry till translucent.
14. Add 2 tablespoons ginger garlic paste and stir well.
15. Add 50 grams cashew paste and mix it well.
16. Cook for 3 - 5 minutes on medium heat.
17. Now, add 120 grams tomato puree and mix it well.
18. Add 170 grams bell pepper and mix it again.
19. Cook for 7 - 10 minutes on medium heat.
20. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon coriander powder, 1 teaspoon cumin powder, 1 teaspoon garam masala and mix it well.
21. Now, add the baked cauliflower in it and mix it well.
22. Cook for another 3 - 5 minutes on medium heat.
23. Garnish with coriander.
24. Serve hot with naan.