This recipe offers a delicious plant-based twist on traditional tikka, using cauliflower as the star ingredient. The dish combines bold Indian flavors with fresh, cooling elements for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
For the tikka:
- 1 medium cauliflower
- 200g vegan yoghurt
- 2 garlic cloves, grated
- 1/2 thumb fresh ginger, grated
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp each: ground coriander, turmeric, chilli powder
- 1 tsp maple syrup
- Salt to taste
For the raita and toppings:
- 100g vegan yoghurt
- 1/3 cucumber, grated
- Fresh mint
- 1/2 red onion, finely sliced
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
- 4 flatbreads or gluten-free wraps
Method
- Prepare the cauliflower:
- Break into florets and blanch for 3 minutes
- Cool for 5 minutes
- Make the marinade:
- Mix 200g yoghurt with spices, garlic, ginger, lemon juice, and maple syrup
- Coat cauliflower and marinate for 30 minutes to 2 hours
- Prepare toppings:
- Pickle red onion in lemon juice and salt
- Mix remaining yoghurt with grated cucumber and chopped mint for raita
- Cook the cauliflower:
- Thread onto metal skewers
- Grill or BBQ for 10-15 minutes until charred and tender
- Assemble the wraps:
- Warm flatbreads
- Layer with raita, pickled onion, and cauliflower tikka
- Garnish with mint leaves
These Spicy Vegan Cauliflower Tikka Wraps are a perfect blend of flavors and textures. The charred cauliflower provides a satisfying bite, while the cool raita balances the spices. Don’t hesitate to try this recipe – it’s a delicious way to enjoy Indian-inspired cuisine in a vegan-friendly format that’s sure to impress both vegans and non-vegans alike!