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vegetarian tikka masala recipe video

Vegetarian Tikka Masala | Video

Grilled vegetables in creamy spiced sauce
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Course: Side Dishes
Cuisine: Indian
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Author :Nish Kitchen
Servings 4

Ingredients

Veg Tikka:

  • 2 cups vegetables mushrooms, cauliflower florets, pumpkin, bell peppers or capsicum, cut into large chunks
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 2 teaspoons garam masala
  • 1 teaspoon red chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin cumin powder
  • Water
  • Salt to taste
  • 5 bamboo skewers soaked in water for 20 minutes

Veg Tikka Masala:

  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1 cup chopped onions
  • 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
  • 1 tablespoon chopped ginger
  • ½ teaspoon ground turmeric turmeric powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander coriander powder
  • ½ teaspoon red chili powder
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • ¼ cup canned diced tomatoes
  • ¼ cup heavy cream thickened cream
  • Water
  • 1 tablespoon garam masala
  • 2 tablespoons chopped coriander cilantro leaves
  • Salt to taste

Garnish:

  • Chopped coriander cilantro leaves

To Serve:

  • Steamed rice naan, parathas

Instructions

Make veg tikka:

  • Preheat grill.
  • Place garam masala, cumin, red chili powder and oil in a small bowl. Add enough water to make smooth paste. Set aside.
  • Place vegetables and spice mix in a large bowl. Toss to coat vegetables in spice mix. Thread vegetables on skewers.
  • Grill vegetable skewers for 5-8 minutes per side or until the vegetables just soften and brown around the edges.

Make veg tikka masala:

  • Heat oil in a large frying pan or skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add onions. Saute, stirring occasionally, for about 2-3 minutes or until browned.
  • Add garlic and ginger. Saute, stirring, for 1 minute or until aromatic.
  • Add ground turmeric, ground coriander and red chili powder. Saute, stirring, for 30 seconds or until fragrant.
  • Add tomato paste and canned tomatoes. Saute, stirring occasionally, for about 3-4 minutes or until cooked.
  • Stir in cream. Season with salt. Add enough water to make
    thick sauce.
  • Add garam masala and coriander (cilantro) leaves. Stir to combine. Simmer for about 2-3 minutes.
  • Add grilled vegetables. Stir. Simmer for a minute.
  • Garnish with coriander (cilantro) leaves.
  • Serve with steamed rice, naan and parathas.

Notes

    1. Customize this tikka masala with your favorite vegetables like potatoes, asparagus, onion, shallots,
      broccoli, zucchini, green peas, sweet potatoes, carrots, green beans etc.
    2. You can also add paneer or Indian cottage with vegetables

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 358kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Sodium: 581mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 9g