Jul 09 2026
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Vegetable Tikka Masala Recipe

Inspired by Masala Cafe
Time45m
Serves4

Make Vegetable Tikka Masala Recipe in just 45m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Vegetable Mixture

Spices and Masala

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Vegetables

    Wash and chop the cauliflower, bell pepper, zucchini, and carrots into bite-sized pieces. Set aside.

  2. 2

    Prep Aromatics

    Mince the garlic and grate the ginger. Chop the onion finely.

Cooking

  1. 3

    Sauté the Aromatics

    In a large pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until it becomes translucent, about 5 minutes.

  2. 4

    Add Garlic and Ginger

    Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

  3. 5

    Cook the Vegetables

    Add the cauliflower florets, bell pepper, zucchini, carrots, and green peas to the pan. Stir well to combine all the ingredients.

  4. 6

    Add Spices

    Sprinkle in the cumin, coriander, turmeric, garam masala, salt, and black pepper. Stir to coat the vegetables evenly with the spices.

  5. 7

    Add Tomato and Coconut Milk

    Pour in the tomato puree and coconut milk, stirring to combine. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.

  6. 8

    Simmer

    Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for about 15-20 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.

  7. 9

    Garnish and Serve

    Once cooked, garnish with fresh cilantro before serving. Serve hot with rice or naan.

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