Skip to main content
Creamy Cauliflower and Pea Tikka Masala
Creamy Cauliflower and Pea Tikka Masala

Creamy Cauliflower and Pea Tikka Masala

with Basmati Rice and Peas

Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamPublished on October 11, 2022

Looking for a quick and tasty midweek dinner option? Try cooking up our Creamy Cauliflower and Pea Tikka Masala in just 20 minutes for a delicious and speedy meal.

Tags:
Rapid
Veggie
Allergens:
Celery
Milk

The quantities provided above are averages only.

Boxes and ingredients are packed in facilities that handles Peanut, Nuts, Sesame, Fish, Crustaceans, Milk, Egg, Mustard, Celery, Soya, Gluten and Sulphites. Due to the war in Ukraine, it has been necessary to substitute sunflower oil with rapeseed oil in some products without a label change. The FSA have advised that allergic reactions to rapeseed oil are rare.

Total20 minutes
Active 20 minutes
DifficultyEasy

Ingredients

serving amount

300

Cauliflower Florets

1

White Cumin Seeds

150

Basmati Rice

2

Garlic Clove**

75

Tikka Masala Paste

1

Tomato Passata

10

Vegetable Stock Paste

(Contains: Celery)

75

Creme Fraiche

(Contains: Milk)

120

Peas

25

Red Pepper Chilli Jelly

Not included in your delivery

75

Water for the Curry

20

Butter

Nutritional information

Energy (kcal)701 kcal
Energy (kJ)2931 kJ
Fat28.7 g
of which saturates13.7 g
Carbohydrate97.1 g
of which sugars22.8 g
Protein16.7 g
Salt3.3 g
Always refer to the product label for the most accurate ingredient and allergen information.

Utensils

Baking Tray
Kettle
Sieve
Large Saucepan
Garlic Press
Large Frying Pan
Small Bowl

Cooking Instructions and Tips

Roast the Cauliflower
1

a) Preheat your oven to 240°C/220°C fan/gas mark 9. Fill and boil your kettle.

b) Halve any large cauliflower florets. Pop them onto a baking tray. Drizzle with oil, season with salt and pepper, then toss to coat. Spread out in a single layer, then sprinkle over half the cumin seeds.

c) When the oven is hot, roast on the top shelf until golden and tender, 15-18 mins. Turn halfway through.

Cook the Rice
2

a) While the cauli roasts, pour the boiled water into a large saucepan with 1/4 tsp salt on high heat.

b) Add the rice and cook for 10-12 mins.

c) Once cooked, drain in a sieve and pop back in the pan. Cover with a lid and leave to the side until ready to serve.

Build the Flavour
3

a) Meanwhile, peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press).

b) Heat a drizzle of oil in a large frying pan on medium-high heat.

c) Once hot, add the tikka paste, garlic and remaining cumin seeds. Stir-fry until fragrant, 30 secs.

Simmer and Stir
4

a) Pour the passata, veg stock paste and water for the curry (see pantry for amount) into the pan.

b) Stir through the creme fraiche.

c) Bring to the boil, then turn the heat down slightly. Simmer until thickened, 4-5 mins, stirring occasionally.

Bring on the Veg
5

a) Once the sauce has thickened, stir through the peas, red pepper chilli jam and butter (see ingredients for amount).

b) Once cooked, gently stir the roasted cauliflower through the sauce.

c) Cook until piping hot, 1-2 mins, then remove from the heat.

d) Taste and season with salt and pepper if needed.

Serve
6

a) When everything's ready, fluff up the rice with a fork, then share between your bowls.

b) Spoon over the cauliflower and pea tikka masala.

Enjoy!

This week's must-try HelloFresh recipes