Slow-Cooker Cauliflower & Chickpea Tikka Masala

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This slow-cooker tikka masala is an ideal set-and-forget option for anyone craving veggies and warm, cozy spices. A combination of garam masala, curry powder and cumin adds to the complex flavor. If you don’t have any garam masala on hand, you can swap it out for additional curry powder. We love how brown rice soaks up the sauce, but you could easily skip the rice and serve this with warm whole-wheat naan instead.

a recipe photo of the Slow-Cooker Cauliflower & Chickpea Tikka Masala
Photo:

Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Lydia Purcell

Active Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
4 hrs 10 mins
Servings:
6
the ingredients to make the Slow-Cooker Cauliflower & Chickpea Tikka Masala

Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Lydia Purcell

Ingredients

  • 1 (15-ounce) can no-salt-added chickpeas, rinsed

  • 1 (14-ounce) can full-fat coconut milk

  • 1 (14-ounce) package frozen cauliflower florets

  • 1 (10-ounce) package frozen chopped butternut squash

  • 1 cup frozen chopped onions

  • 1 cup frozen peas and carrots

  • 1 1/2 cups canned crushed tomatoes

  • 1/4 cup tomato paste

  • 1 tablespoon ginger paste 

  • 1 tablespoon garlic paste 

  • 2 teaspoons garam masala

  • 1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder

  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin

  • 1/4 teaspoon plus 1/8 teaspoon salt

  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper or Kashmiri chile powder (optional)

  • 2 cups frozen brown rice

  • Fresh cilantro leaves for garnish (optional)

Directions

  1. Place chickpeas, coconut milk, cauliflower, squash, onions, peas and carrots, crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, ginger paste, garlic paste, garam masala, curry powder, cumin, salt and cayenne, if using, in a 6-quart slow cooker; stir until well combined.

    a step in making the Slow-Cooker Cauliflower & Chickpea Tikka Masala

    Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Lydia Purcell

  2. Cover and cook on High for 4 hours or on Low for 8 hours. Stir in rice; cover and cook on High for 10 minutes. Garnish with cilantro leaves, if desired.

    a recipe photo of the Slow-Cooker Cauliflower & Chickpea Tikka Masala

    Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Lydia Purcell

EatingWell.com, March 2024

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

390 Calories
18g Fat
52g Carbs
11g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Serving Size about 1 2/3 cups
Calories 390
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 52g 19%
Dietary Fiber 10g 37%
Total Sugars 11g
Protein 11g 23%
Total Fat 18g 24%
Saturated Fat 13g 65%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Vitamin A 395µg
Vitamin C 53mg 59%
Vitamin D 0µg
Vitamin E 3mg 18%
Folate 147µg
Vitamin K 23µg
Sodium 384mg 17%
Calcium 126mg 10%
Iron 6mg 35%
Magnesium 132mg 31%
Potassium 1009mg 21%
Zinc 2mg 19%
Vitamin B12 0µg
Omega 3 0g

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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