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Cauliflower Pumpkin Tikka Masala

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Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 large head of cauliflower
  • 1 tbsp coconut yogurt or your favorite yogurt
  • 2.5 tbsp ginger-garlic paste (2 inches of ginger, 7 cloves of garlic)
  • 1 onion
  • ½ tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 tsp coriander seeds
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • 1 tsp red chili powder
  • 1.5 cups tomato paste
  • ¼ cup quick-soaked cashews + ¼ cup water optional
  • 1 tsp kasoori methi optional

Instructions
 

  • Blend onion into a paste. Alternatively, finely chop it. 
  • Marinate cauliflower with 1 tbsp yogurt, 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste, 1/2 tsp red chili powder. Broil on high for 4-5 minutes.  
  • Add 1.5 tbsp neutral oil to a pan. Add cumin and coriander seeds. Fry for 1-2 min. 
  • Add onion, cook for 6-8 minutes if using onion paste or until slightly brown if using chopped onion.
  • Add remaining ginger-garlic paste and cook until fragrant, around 4-5 min. 
  • Add tomato paste and cook until it has thickened. 
  • Add dry spices and salt. Add pumpkin puree and kasoori methi, if using. Combine well before adding cauliflower and water.
  • Bring to a boil, add cashew paste, and let it simmer until it’s at desired texture, around 10-15 min.