Name: Vegetable Tikka Masala
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 onion (chopped); 2 garlic cloves (crushed); 1 inch of fresh ginger (grated); 1 tbsp of garam masala; 1 tsp of ground coriander seeds; 1 tsp of paprika; 1 tsp of turmeric; 1 pinch of cayenne pepper; 1/2 cauliflower (cut into florets); 2 carrots (peeled and cut into 4 parts); 1/2 lbs sweet potato (peeled and diced); 1/2 can of tomato sauce; 1 can of peas; 1/2 can of coconut cream; 2 tbsp of cilantro; Sea salt; Ground black pepper; Olive oil

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Vegetable Tikka Masala is a combination of cauliflower, carrots, tomato, sweet potato and peas elevated by onion, garlic, fresh ginger, Garam Masala, coriander seeds, paprika, turmeric and cayenne pepper. This easy vegetarian recipe is about to become your favorite veggie Indian dinner. Serve with a side of tomato and cucumber raita, rice and naan.

A close up of a bowl of Vegetable Tikka Masala

Table of Contents

To make this vegetable tikka masala, you will need

Medium onion
Garlic cloves
Fresh ginger
Garam Masala
Coriander seeds (ground)
Paprika
Turmeric
Cayenne pepper
Cauliflower
Carrots
Sweet potato
Tomato sauce (or canned tomatoes)
Can of peas
Coconut cream
Fresh cilantro
Sea salt
Ground black pepper
Olive oil

The origins of Tikka Masala are not officially known. Some claim it originated in India and some claim it was created by the Indian community living in the UK. What we do know is what a beloved dish it is – worldwide (and particularly in the UK where it is the most popular Indian dish).

Wherever the dish comes from, it is clear that it is unbelievably tasty and easy to make, making it a perfect dinner dish to make at home again and again.

a bowl of Vegetable Tikka Masala and homemade naan bread

Tips to make vegetable tikka masala

Use the best quality spices you can find. Quality spices add additional flavor to all of your homemade dishes. We use organic spices as much as we can.
Add more veggies. Feel free to add more vegetables to your curry if you wish.

How to make vegetarian tikka masala step by step

Step 1 – Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil on medium heat. Step 2 – Add the onion and cook for 3 minutes. Step 3 – Add the garlic and ginger and cook for 2 minutes. Step 4 – Add the spices, a pinch of salt and cook for 2 minutes. Step 5 – Add the cauliflower, carrots and sweet potatoes and cook for 2 minutes. Step 6 – Add the tomato sauce and cook on low heat for 25 minutes. Step 7 – Add the peas and the coconut cream and cook for 10 minutes on medium heat to reduce the sauce. Step 8 – Sprinkle with cilantro and serve on top of rice and with naan on the side.

a close up of Vegetable Tikka Masala in a white and black speckled bowl

Make this recipe your own

Swap out veggies or add your own – you can use any vegetables you have on hand for this recipe.
Top with parsley – if you can’t get fresh cilantro at the moment, but you can find parsley, use parsley instead.
Add chicken – if you are not following a vegetarian diet (we eat meat from time to time too), make chicken tikka masala.

FAQS

What to serve with vegetarian tikka masala :

Serve with naan, rice (white Basmati or whole grain rice works perfectly) and cucumber and tomato raita.

Is this recipe vegan?

Yes! This recipe is perfect for you if you are following a vegan diet.

What vegetables should you use for vegetarian tikka masala?

This recipe calls for cauliflower, carrots, sweet potato and peas but you could absolutely swap out vegetables based on what you have available.

Is this recipe healthy?

Yes! This recipe is packed full of veggies and spices, making it a nutritious, healthy curry dinner recipe.

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