Being a vegetarian, it’s always challenging to find new recipes. Lately, people are trying to make authentic & traditional recipes in a vegan/vegetarian way by adding cauliflower or chickpeas to them. So here I am sharing my version of Cauliflower Tikka Masala that is delicious and easy to digest. Making Indian food in Instant pot is so much easier, as most of the Indian cooking requires pressure cooking. I use Instant Pot on a daily basis now and always get excited because of the way the food turns out. Just like Paneer Tikka Masala, Cauliflower Tikka masala is also made by first grilling the cauliflower pieces. I use an air fryer to grill the marinated cauliflower pieces. It will be healthier that way and also gets a beautiful charred color on the cauliflower. You can also bake the marinated cauliflower pieces in a conventional oven. But making them in an air fryer is easier. You can also add cauliflower pieces without air-frying them. Either way, the recipe comes out great. Step 1- Marinate Cauliflower: Cut cauliflower florets and marinate in spices & mustard oil. Marinate for 5-10 minutes so that all the cauliflower pieces are infused well with mustard oil & spices blend. Step - 2: Air Fry: Air Fry the marinated cauliflower pieces in the Air Fryer or Ninja Foodi for 10-15 minutes, until they are charred. I personally like charred cauliflower better, as it gives a nice smoky flavor to the dish. Step- 3: Make Masala: Masala is the base for all Indian cooking. The richer the masala is, the creamier the curry will be. I first fry the onion in the oil along with cardamom, cloves, and cashews. STEP 4 - PRESSURE COOK: Pressure cook the masala for 5 minutes. When the pressure gets released, open the lid and grind it using an Immersion Blender. Add the spices, almond flour, milk, and air-fried cauliflower pieces.Then I add all the leftover spices and finish it up with 1 tablespoon of Cream/Yogurt. STEP 5 : ADD GRILLED CAULIFLOWER: Then add grilled cAUliflower forests in the curry and cook for few more minutes and serve. This is a healthier option as compared to the traditional way. I have not used any cream in the recipe. Instead, to make the curry creamier, I have added Almond Flour. Also added Yogurt at the end, to bring out the rich flavor to the dish. First, start by air-frying marinated cauliflower pieces in an air fryer. Then add in skillet or wok to make the masala. Fry onions in the oil along with cardamom, cloves, and cashews. Add diced tomatoes and fry until oil starts to separate. Grind it using a Grinder or an Immersion Blender. Add in spices along with cauliflower pieces and cook for 10-15 minutes, until all the cauliflower pieces are cooked well.
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