Vegan Tikka Masala

Ingredients

The sauce

• 1–2 tablespoons coconut oil, olive oil or ghee
• 1 extra-large shallot, chopped
• 1 tablespoon chopped ginger
• 4 cloves garlic, rough chopped
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon coriander
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• ½ teaspoon paprika or chili powder
• 1 teaspoon garam masala or curry powder
• 1 teaspoon black mustard seeds (optional)
• 1 teaspoon fennel seeds (optional)
• 1 teaspoon fenugreek leaves (optional)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1½ cups diced tomatoes
• 1 can full fat coconut milk

The vegetables

• 1 red bell pepper big diced
• 1 small head cauliflower, sliced into 1-inch pieces
• 1 zucchini cut into 1-inch thick half-moons

For serving

• 1 squeeze lemon
• to taste cilantro for garnish
• optional crispy tofu, pan-seared paneer cheese, or 1 can of chickpeas (drained, rinsed)

Instructions

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