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Easy Vegan Tikka Masala

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A simple vegan masala recipe loaded with vegan protein and vegetables
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1 yellow bell pepper (can also use orange or red bell peppers)
  • 4 cloves of garlic minced
  • 1 cup chopped onions
  • 1 tbsp ginger grated
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric
  • 1/2 tsp coriander
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 tsp garam masala
  • 1 cup tomato sauce (try to find tomato sauce that has it ans a single ingredient and not canned)
  • 1 cup coconut cream (can also use canned coconut milk, sauce will be little more runny)
  • 1/2 tsp pink himalayan salt or sea salt
  • 1 tsp date sugar
  • 1/3 cup shredded cabbage
  • 1 1/2 cup cooked potatoes cubed
  • 1/2 cup cooked lentils
  • 1/2 cup cooked chickpeas can use canned
  • 1/2 cup cooked cauliflower
  • 1/2 cup spinach

Instructions
 

  • Set up steamer basket in a medium-size saucepan. Cover and boil. Cube potatoes and chop up fresh cauliflower. Add potatoes to steamer basket. Add in cauliflower after 3 minutes and continue to steam for 7 - 10 min or until fork tender. Set aside.
  • Shred or thinly chop cabbage and set aside. Chop and deseed yellow pepper. Mince garlic cloves and grate the ginger. Chop up onions. Heat up a medium saucepan to medium heat and add olive oil.
  • Add in onions, garlic, peppers, and ginger to pan. Cook for about 7 minutes or until onions are golden brown.
  • Brush the cooked vegetables to the side of the pan. Add in turmeric, cayenne pepper, coriander, garam masala, and cumin directly onto pan. Make sure it's touching the pan and not on top of the vegetables. Cook spices for 1 -2 minutes until its aromatic. Mix spices with the cooked vegetables. Cook for 1 min.
  • Pour in tomato sauce and cook for 2-3 minutes.
  • Add in coconut cream, cooked lentils, cooked chickpeas, cooked potatoes, cooked cauliflower, cabbage and spinach. Add in salt and date sugar and cook for 5 - 7 minutes to blend in flavors and cook the vegetables.
  • Serve with rice or naan and enjoy!
Keyword dairy free, gluten free, tikka masala, vegan