INGREDIENTS
UNITS
SCALE
INGREDIENTS
RICE
- 3 cups Water
- 2 cups Basmati rice, rinsed
- 1 tsp Salt
ROASTED CAULIFLOWER
- 2 lbs Cauliflower, cut into florets
- ½ tsp Salt
- ¼ tsp Black pepper, freshly ground
- ½ tsp Garam masala
- ½ tsp Cumin, ground
- 3 tbsp Olive oil, extra virgin
TIKKA SAUCE
- 2 tbsp Butter
- 2 tbsp Olive oil, extra virgin
- 1 medium Yellow onion, minced
- 2 cloves Garlic , minced
- 2 tsp Cumin, ground
- ½ tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Ginger, peeled and grated
- ¼ tsp Cinnamon, ground
- ¼ tsp Turmeric , ground
- ½ tsp Garam masala
- 1 tsp Paprika, sweet
- ½ cup Tomato sauce
- ½ cup Heavy cream
- 2 tsp Sugar, white
GARNISH
- For garnish Cilantro, chopped
- For garnish Lemon, wedges
METHOD
- Heat oven to 230°C / 450°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a saucepan, bring water to a boil. Stir in rice and salt and return to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Reduce heat to a simmer, cover, and cook until rice is tender and has absorbed all liquid, about 20 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let steam, covered, for 10 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine cauliflower, salt, black pepper, garam masala, cumin and olive oil.
- Pour the seasoned cauliflower onto prepared baking sheet and place in preheated oven. Roast until cauliflower is golden and just tender, about 10 to 12 minutes. Set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat butter and olive oil. Add onion and cook until translucent. Add garlic and cook for about 30 seconds, stirring often.
- Add cumin, salt, ginger, cinnamon, turmeric, garam masala and paprika. Cook for approximately 1 minute, stirring often.
- Add tomato sauce, reduce heat to low and allow sauce to thicken for about 5 to 7 minutes, stirring often.
- Add cream and sugar and bring sauce to a low boil. Cook over low heat, until sauce has thickened a bit more, about 8 to 10 minutes.
- Add the roasted cauliflower to the sauce, stir well. Fluff rice with a fork and serve with tikka masala.
NOTES
- Alternatively, you can garnish with parsley and yogurt
- Naan bread makes a nice addition and can be found at most grocery stores
