Instant Pot Cauliflower Tikka Masala

Course Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine Indian

Keyword Cauliflower

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Servings people

Calories 204kcal

Ingredients

1 head cauliflower, cut into 1-2 inch pieces
2 tablespoons olive oil (you can also use avocado oil)
1 medium onion, diced
1 tablespoon garlic minced
2 teaspoons ginger
2 teaspoons garam masala
1 tablespoon dried fenugreek leaves
1/2 teaspoon tumeric
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon ground chili (add an additional 1/2 teaspoon if you want it to have a bit more of a kick - we chose to do so)
1/4 tablespoon ground cumin
1 28-ounce can dices tomatoes, not drained
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1/3 cup water or vegetable broth
1/2 cup cashew cream or vegan/plant based yogurt**
Salt and pepper to taste
Serve with: rice, tofu, or naan
Top with cilantro, parsley or red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

Turn the Instant Pot on and select the 'Saute' mode on high.
Add oil, onions, garlic and ginger. Saute until onions are soft and slightly caramelized, about 3 minutes.
Add in garam masala, tumeric, cumin, dried fenugreek leaves and 1/3 cup of water or vegetable broth and saute for an additional 2 minutes. Be sure to stir regularly to ensure spices do not stick to the bottom of the pan.
Add maple syrup, diced tomatoes and stir to combine all ingredients.
Add cauliflower florets.
Secure the lip on your Instant Pot and close the vent to 'Sealing'.
Select the 'Pressure Cook' or 'Manual' function high and set timer to 3 minutes. NOTE: You will want to add an additional minute or two if your caluiflower pieces are larger.
Once the timer has beeped, allow Instant Pot to sit for 1 minute then quick release all remaining pressure.
Stir in cashew cream and stir to fully combine all ingredients.
Serve with rice, tofu or naan and enjoy!! You can also top with roasted cashews!

Notes

** It's also worth noting we made this cauliflower tikka masala as more of a vegan and/or vegetarian recipe. However, if you'd prefer you can substitute the ingredients below with heavy cream, coconut milk, coconut cream or even sour cream, if needed.

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