Gobhi Tikka Masala Instant Pot Recipe – Vegetarian Tikka Masala

Name: Gobhi Tikka Masala Instant Pot Recipe - Vegetarian Tikka Masala
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 1 Large Head Cauliflower (Broken into florets); 3 big sprays or 1 tbsp Cooking Oil; 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder; 1/2 tsp Cumin powder; 1 tsp Coriander powder; 1 tsp Salt; 1/2 tsp Garam Masala; 1/2 tsp Red chili powder or cayenne powder; 1 tbsp Cooking oil; 1 large Red Onion (roughly chopped); 1 large piece Ginger; 3 cloves Garlic; 1 Green Chili or 1/2 Jalapeno (Optional); 1 can 15 oz Muir Glen Tomato Sauce (No salt added); 1&1/2 tsp Garam Masala; 1 tbsp Coriander powder; To Taste Salt or about 2&1/2 tsp; 1 tsp Red Chili powder / cayenne; 1 tsp Cumin powder; 1 tbsp or to taste Honey or sweetener of choice; 1 cup Heavy Cream; 2 cups Water; 1 tsp Kasuri Methi (Optional)

January 22, 2019 by simplyvegetarian777 52 Comments

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This Instant Pot Gobhi Tikka Masala made with Muir Glen Canned Tomatoes is the most flavorful recipe for the Tikka Masala Lovers. It is relished best when served with hot naan and rice on the side.

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Gobhi Tikka Masala Instant Pot Recipe – Vegetarian Cauliflower Tikka Masala

Instant Pot Gobhi Tikka Masala – Creamy Curry made with Muir Glen Tomatoes

Tikka Masala is one of the most loved Curry from the Indian Cuisine. This creamy rich sauce that is slightly sweet with a little bit of heat is a curry to get hooked on.

The aroma of the Rich Tikka Masala is tantalizing. It truly is one of the sensuous sauces from Indian Food Heritage.

If you are wondering what is Gobhi? Then, my dear friends, Gobhi is our humble Cauliflower.

Gobhi Tikka Masala is a sweet rendition of the infamous Chicken Tikka Masala.

Instant Pot Gobhi Tikka Masala is a perfect recipe that makes your life creamy and exotic, even on busy weeknights. It is made possible only with the use of Muir Glen Organic Tomatoes (canned) cooked in Instant Pot.

Give me a bowl of this Vegetarian Tikka Masala along with some Naan & Rice, I will lick it clean with no drop left. Yes, no kidding. It is that addictive.

Do not ask me what happens later after swiping the curry clean. It is a journey to take on your own and experience the complete curry bliss.

Ingredients of Gobhi Tikka Masala Instant Pot Recipe – Vegetarian Cauliflower Tikka Masala

Muir Glen Tomatoes

Making curry is not a joke. It is a child of love and patience. Thanks to Muir Glen Organic Tomatoes, it has become convenient to make this Tikka Masala Sauce at home.

Hands down, Muir Glen brings the best tomatoes to your kitchen. Grown organically in the rich soils of California, texture, and freshness of these lush tomatoes is well preserved in the packaging.

It is pretty evident as soon as you open the can, that fresh sweet tomato smell envelopes you immediately.

My reasons are very clear to recommend Muir Glen Tomato Sauce (No salt added) to make this Gobhi Tikka Masala Curry.

Muir Glen brings the organic tomatoes to your cooking table.
The company promotes the healthy eco-system of the valley by encouraging the pollinators of the region. Healthy active bees mean healthy bigger and juicier tomatoes. Great, isn’t it?
Muir Glen is one of the few companies that believe in ZERO WASTE. They have state of the art Composting facility where they create organic compost. And this compost goes back to the farmers growing Organic Tomatoes.

Muir Glen Tomato Sauce (15 oz)

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Gobhi Tikka Masala Instant Pot Recipe – Vegetarian Cauliflower Tikka Masala

Vegetarian Gobhi Tikka Masala Ingredients

The recipe uses just a handful of quality ingredients. Get the shopping list below –

Cauliflower
Muir Glen Tomato Sauce (no salt added) – 15 ounce can
Onions
Ginger
Garlic
Fresh Green Chili or Jalapeno
Heavy Cream
Honey
Cooking Oil
Cilantro
Indian Curry Spices

Instant Pot Tikka Masala Sauce

Can I make Vegan Tikka Masala?

Absolutely yes you can. Swap the Heavy cream with either Coconut Cream or Cashew Cream and you have Vegan Gobhi Tikka Masala ready.

Coconut Cream is easily available at the stores.

How to make Cashew Cream at home – Soak 1/2 cup Cashews in warm water for 30 minutes. Drain the water. Blend it into a cream-like texture with some water or plant-based milk. Use this to substitute Heavy cream in the recipe.

Cauliflower Tikka Masala Prep

My Top Reasons to make this Gobhi Tikka Masala in Instant Pot

Since my family loves it so much, here are my top favorite reasons to make this Tikka Masala in Instant Pot at home-

It is THE FAMOUS TIKKA MASALA, you guys. You owe it to make it at home. 😀
You can make the sauce separately in the Instant Pot ahead of time and can use it as required.
Yes, it is one of those make-ahead meals that are freezer friendly as well.
Use of Muir Glen Tomato Sauce (no salt added) has made it possible to make this sauce effortlessly and efficiently in instant pot.
This recipe is very adaptable. Find out how below.

How can I personalize Gobhi Tikka Masala?

Since you can prepare the Vegetarian or Vegan Gluten-free TIKKA MASALA sauce in advance, it can be personalized as suggested below.

If you are not a fan of Gobhi/Cauliflower, then use vegetables of your choice. Potatoes, Broccoli, Baby Corn, Vegetable Croquettes/Koftas or Mix Vegetables are a great choice.
You may add protein of your choice like Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese), Extra firm Tofu, Chickpeas, etc. if you are not in the mood for vegetables.
The heat level and the sweetness of this Tikka Masala can be easily adapted as per your taste. Therefore I always advise starting from a tiny amount of spices first. Taste test it and build up the heat as desired by adding a little bit at a time. The use of green chili and/or jalapeno can be skipped for milder curry.
Similarly, the creamy quotient of the curry can be controlled as well. Suggestions are made for vegetarian choices. You can easily veganize it.
If you are weight conscious then skip the cream completely or use low-fat cream and use artificial sweetener as desired.

Gobhi Tikka Masala Instant Pot Recipe – Vegetarian Cauliflower Tikka Masala

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Gobhi Tikka Masala has 2 Components of Cooking –

Preparing Gobhi that is Cauliflower in the Oven. Marinade and Bake it in the oven till slightly crispy.
Preparing the TIKKA MASALA sauce in INSTANT POT.

Instant Pot Vegetarian Tikka Masala Recipe

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