Last updated on December 10, 2024
I have a delightful Ketogenic recipe to share with you today that will leave vegetarians and non-vegetarians craving more. Prepare yourself for the incredible flavors of my Keto-compatible Cauliflower Tikka Masala. I recently cooked for my family, and let me tell you, it was a huge hit!
This is an easy-to-follow meal for an Indian cuisine that smells great! With about 6 grams of carbs per serving, it is also naturally low in calories making it suitable for Keto. What makes this recipe even more appealing is its simplicity. You can cook this flavorful and satisfying meal with just one pan and basic ingredients that you can easily find in any Indian kitchen or nearby grocery store.
The aromatic Indian condiments and spices used in this dish create a rich and delectable gravy that perfectly complements the cauliflower.
To make a complete and wholesome meal, I love to serve this Cauliflower Tikka Masala with my homemade Keto Naan Bread and some cauliflower rice. The combination is simply irresistible!
Whether you’re following a Ketogenic diet or simply looking for a delicious vegetarian option, this recipe impresses. So let’s dive right in and get cooking!
Keto Cauliflower Tikka Masala Recipe
Equipment
- Frying pan
- Spoon
- knife
Ingredients
- 1 640 g head cauliflower, cut into small florets
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp garam masala
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper
- ½ tsp salt
To Make Sauce
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter or virgin coconut oil
- ½ 95g white onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 6g tbsp minced ginger
- 1 tbsp garam masala
- 1 ½ tsp paprika
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 ½ cups crushed tomatoes (360 g)
- ½ cup water (120 ml)
- ½ cup coconut cream or heavy whipping cream (120 ml)
- ¼ cup minced cilantro
Instructions
- Take a large pan and toss the cauliflower florets in a that with the oil and spices.
- Once tossed, arrange the cauliflower florets onto a foil-lined baking sheet. Then put them into the oven to bake for 30 minutes until they get tender.
- While cauliflower is baking, prepare the sauce. Heat the butter in a large deep frying pan over medium-high heat.
- Now, add in the onion, garlic, and ginger into the pan and cook for about 5 minutes until the onion starts to caramelize.
- After that add in the spices and cook the mix for about 30 seconds until aromatic.
- Now, pour in the tomatoes, water, and cream and cook the blend on simmer for 10 minutes. Stir occasionally.
- Once the cauliflower is done add it to the pan with sauce. Toss to mix them well.
- Garnish with cilantro and serve.
Notes
You’re going to enjoy my Keto Cauliflower Tikka Masala. Its luscious and rich, spiced sauce will make you lick your plates for a while after you finish it. Feel free to add your opinion about the recipe in the comment box below. Let me know how it turned out for you.
If you think there are fewer options for vegetarians to eat in the Keto diet, check out my Keto vegetarian recipes. There is an array of Keto vegetarian dishes I have covered on my blog as well, including Keto Paneer Jalfrezi and Keto Stuffed cabbage rolls. These both are my favorite quick bites.
