DinnerDish

Cauliflower Tikka Masala Rice Bowls

Name: Cauliflower Tikka Masala Rice Bowls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 head cauliflower, cut into florets; 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed; 2 tbsp neutral oil; 1 yellow onion, chopped; 3 garlic cloves, chopped; 1 tbsp grated ginger; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 1 tbsp curry powder; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 can crushed tomatoes; 1 cup coconut milk; 3 cups cooked jasmine rice; 2 tbsp chopped cilantro; Kosher salt

Vegan cauliflower and chickpeas simmered in a spiced tomato-coconut sauce and served over rice.

Author: ForkmadeUpdated: 10/4/2026No ratings yet

Ingredients

1 head cauliflower, cut into florets

1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed

2 tbsp neutral oil

1 yellow onion, chopped

3 garlic cloves, chopped

1 tbsp grated ginger

2 tbsp tomato paste

1 tbsp curry powder

1 tsp ground cumin

1 can crushed tomatoes

1 cup coconut milk

3 cups cooked jasmine rice

2 tbsp chopped cilantro

Kosher salt

Instructions

Step 1

Roast the cauliflower with 1 tablespoon neutral oil and salt until browned.

Step 2

Cook the onion in the remaining oil until softened, then add garlic and ginger.

Step 3

Stir in tomato paste, curry powder, and cumin for 1 minute.

Step 4

Add crushed tomatoes, coconut milk, chickpeas, and roasted cauliflower.

Step 5

Simmer until the sauce thickens and coats the cauliflower.

Step 6

Serve over jasmine rice with cilantro if using.

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Servings

Timing

50 min

Meal type

Dinner

Recipe level

Dish

Visibility

public

Dietary tags

Dairy-freeEgg-freeGluten-freePeanut-freeVeganVegetarian