Looking to introduce your kids to Indian cuisine? This Tikka Masala is full of veggies, takes less than 20 minutes to prep, and is a hit with the kids!
This meal is chock-full of nutrients from all of the veggies and my kids love the paneer cubes!
Tikka Masala
Looking to introduce your kids to Indian cuisine? This Tikka Masala is full of veggies, takes less than 20 minutes to prep, and is a hit with the kids!
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 1/2 chopped onion
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
- 2 tsp minced garlic
- 2 tsp minced ginger
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp garam masala
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp turmeric
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp ground coriander
- 28 oz crushed tomatoes
- 2 lbs chicken thighs cut into cubes
- 4 cups cauliflower florets
- 1/2 cup full fat coconut milk
- 2 tbsp almond butter
- rice or cauliflower rice
Instructions
- Sauté the onion in coconut oil. Once the onion turns translucent, add minced garlic, minced ginger, salt, garam masala, cumin, paprika, turmeric, chili powder, and ground coriander and stir for 1 minute.
- Add crushed tomatoes, then blend with an immersion blender.
- Add chicken thighs*, cauliflower florets, coconut milk and almond butter. Stir everything together, cover, and cook on medium low heat for 20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the cauliflower softens.
- Serve over rice or cauliflower rice. Enjoy as is or with naan!
Notes
*Lately we’ve been making a vegetarian version where we add 1/2 block of paneer (cubed) and 1/2 block of tofu (cubed & air-fried) instead of the chicken. Cook the cauliflower and add the paneer and tofu at the end. Cook until heated through.
