Vegan Tikka Masala With Tofu And Cauliflower - Recipe Video (2024)

This super easy vegan tikka masala recipe takes about 30 minutes to make and it is at least as delicious as themeatful version.

Hey Foodies,

Today I’m going to show you how to make a vegan tikka masala recipe. And before you go screaming out that there’s no such thing as a tikka masala without chicken, hear me out for a sec.

Instead of chicken, I made this tikka masala with tofu, mushrooms and cauliflower. These are very good meat replacements, especially tofu because it contains plenty of proteins, healthy nutrients and has many health benefits.

Moreover, this tofu tikka masala recipe is an excellent winter meal because it’s hearty, flavorful, and super easy; you can make it in under 30 minutes. It’s perfect if you’re a bit under the weather as it successfully replaces the good ol’ chicken noodle soup.

So … A healthy delicious meal ready in just half an hour?
How great does that sound, right?!

And to show you how to make this vegan tikka masala recipe even better, I have included a few useful Tips & Tricks.

So let’s get started, shall we?

More Vegan Recipes:

• Creamy Pumpkin Soup
• Rice Mushroom Soup
• Vegan Chocolate Chip Pancakes

How to make vegan tikka masala – Best Tips & Tricks

1. Make vegan tikka masala with tofu, mushrooms and cauliflower

You can make vegan tikka masala with veggies only, but I really think it needs a protein boost to make it more filling and nourishing.

Plus, it needs some texture if we’re going to serve it as a main.

Tofu is a good meat replacement in many vegan recipes because of its protein and nutrients content.

Moreover, I have marinated it just like you would marinate chicken for the classic recipe. Then I roasted it in the oven, but you can also grill it if you want to give it a charcoal flavor.

See?! Tofu can easily replace the chicken and is prepared just about the same.
So beware chicken! Tofu is here to replace you!

Cauliflower is also a significant source of nutrients and it has a high fiber content which is super beneficial for our health.

One cup of cauliflower contains 3 grams of fiber which is 10% of our daily recommended intake.

Mushrooms are low-calorie and low-carb, plus they’re full of antioxidants, vitamins and minerals.

With these three ingredients, you won’t even realize that there’s no meat in your tikka masala.

Now let’s see how you can adapt this healthy tofu tikka masala recipe to your taste.

2. Adapt this tofu tikka masala recipe to your taste

I could have made a simple spiced curry sauce that would have been great with roasted marinated tofu. This would be the classic recipe and it’s surely something you can try.

But why not add all my favorite veggies and easily simmer them into a thick and creamy Tikka Masala sauce.

I mean, that’s what I mean when I always say that you should experiment in the kitchen. Take the classic dishes and bring them to your taste.

You can replace the veggies in this vegan tikka masala recipe with any of your favorites, or with the ones that you already have in the fridge. Just make sure to cut them into bite-sized pieces, especially the ones that usually take longer to cook.

I cut the potatoes smaller but I left the cauliflower florets in large pieces. That’s because potatoes take longer to cook than cauliflower. This way they’ll both cook at the same time.

And here are some other veggies that would be great in this tofu tikka masala recipe: sweet potato, broccoli, zucchini, butternut squash, cabbage, eggplant, Brussels sprouts etc.

If you are not vegan, you can add roast chicken and a dollop of yogurt. Trust me, this will make it super delish.

You should now have a better idea of how to adapt this healthy vegan tikka masala recipe to your taste.

If you are curious about trying something new but you’re unsure whether it would work, just drop me a comment below or a shout on social media.

Now let’s move on and see what should we serve with tofu tikka masala.

3. What to serve with tofu tikka masala

The best side dish for tofu tikka masala is Basmati rice and Naan bread. But I also found it to go perfectly with pickles or a simple salad with chili lime dressing.

Here are some other dishes that would go perfectly with tofu tikka masala:

1. Vegan Thai Rice Salad
2. Vegan Tacos
3. Quinoa Chopped Salad

And as I said above, if you are not vegan you can also serve it with roast chicken and a dollop of yogurt.

So that’s about it, my dear foodies. Now it’s time to see how to make the vegan tikka masala.

And after that, don’t forget to snap a shot of it and post it on Instagram and tag me with @theblondelish, so I can see how you made it.

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