Gobhi Chana Tikka Masala (Cauliflower and Chickpea) Recipe

Name: Gobhi Chana Tikka Masala (Cauliflower and Chickpea) Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 medium cauliflower, cut into medium florets; 1 tablespoon salt; 1 can chickpeas; 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, or canola or sunflower oil; 2 medium onions, chopped fine; 6 cloves garlic, chopped fine; 5 pods green cardamom; 6 medium fresh tomatoes, chopped fine; 2 tablespoons garam masala powder; 2 teaspoons soft brown sugar; 1 cup thickened cream, or double cream; 3 tablespoons almonds, blanched and ground to a paste; 1 dash salt, or to taste; 1/4 cup fresh coriander leaves, chopped, for garnish

Gobhi Chana Tikka Masala offers a tasty vegetarian twist on a beloved Indian curry.

⭐ 4.3 (15 reviews) Prep: 10 minCook: 30 minTotal: 40 minYields: 6 servings

Category Tags:

Dinner Lunch Side Dish Entree

Cuisine Tags:

Indian

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Instructions

Start boiling water for basmati rice if serving with it.
Soak cauliflower florets in warm salted water for 15 minutes, then drain and set aside.
Rinse chickpeas under running water and set aside.
Heat oil in a deep pan over medium heat, then sauté chopped onions until soft and translucent.
Add split green cardamom pods and garlic; fry for 2-3 minutes.
Stir in garam masala, brown sugar, chopped tomatoes, and ground almonds. Sauté until tomatoes soften, a thick paste forms, and oil separates.
Add rinsed chickpeas and cook for 10 minutes.
Incorporate cauliflower florets; cook for 2-3 minutes to maintain crunch.
Stir in cream, then remove from heat.
Garnish with chopped coriander and serve hot with basmati rice or naan.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 355 kcal

Carbohydrate: 27 g

Cholesterol: 45 mg

Fiber: 8 g

Protein: 9 g

Saturated Fat: 11 g

Sodium: 1349 mg

Sugar: 11 g

Fat: 26 g

Unsaturated Fat: 0 g