Description
A delicious Indian-inspired dish featuring roasted cauliflower and tofu in a vibrant green masala sauce packed with spices and fresh herbs.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ large head of cauliflower, chopped into small florets
- 7 oz tofu, pressed and cubed
- 2 tsp oil (coconut oil recommended)
- 1 tbsp cornstarch or other starch
- ½ tsp each of salt, turmeric, ground cumin, coriander, garam masala
- ¼ tsp or more of cayenne and black pepper
- ½ tsp more paprika
- 1 cup packed cilantro (stems included)
- ½ cup baby spinach
- 4 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece of ginger, peeled and grated
- ½ hot green chile, seeded
- 2 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp oil (for sautéing)
- ½ medium onion, finely chopped
- ½ tsp each of ground cumin, garam masala, turmeric
- ¼ tsp ground cloves
- ⅓ tsp salt
- ½ tsp sugar
- ½ cup non-dairy milk (almond, cashew, or coconut)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a large bowl, combine cauliflower florets and cubed tofu.
- Drizzle with 2 tsp of oil and mix gently. In another bowl, combine cornstarch, spices, and salt; sprinkle over the tofu and cauliflower, toss to coat.
- Spread on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and roast for about 25 minutes, stirring halfway.
- For the sauce, blend cilantro, spinach, garlic, ginger, green chile, and lemon juice with a bit of water until smooth.
- In a skillet, heat 1 tsp oil and sauté the onion until translucent (about 4-5 minutes).
- Add spices to the onion and cook for another minute.
- Pour in the blended green sauce, adjust seasoning, and let it simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add roasted cauliflower and tofu to the sauce along with non-dairy milk; stir to combine and heat through.
- Garnish and serve warm with rice or naan.
Notes
Ensure the cauliflower is dry before seasoning for optimal crispiness. Feel free to customize with different vegetables or proteins.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: cauliflower, tofu, vegan, Indian cuisine, green masala, plant-based, dinner
