Cauliflower Tikka Masala

INGREDIENTS

medium cauliflower (, washed and cut into medium-small florets)

1 1/2 cups

white onion (, diced (about 1 medium white onion))

6 cloves

garlic (, minced)

1/2

inch ginger (, outer skin removed, finely grated)

1/2

green jalapeno (, diced (more or less as needed for spice))

1/2

teasp mustard seeds

1 tbsp

cooking oil

freshly chopped cilantro (for garnish)

2 tbsp

cashew cream (, optional (see notes))

medium vine-ripe tomatoes (, halved)

medium red bell pepper (, stem and seeds removed)

1/2 cup

fresh cilantro (, loosely packed)

3/4 cup

full-fat coconut milk

3/4

teasp garam masala

1/2

teasp ground corriander

1/4

teasp ground turmeric

1/2

teasp ground cinnamon

1/2

teasp salt (add more if needed to taste)

chili powder (, as needed for spice (optional))

1/2 cup

raw unsalted cashews (, soaked for 2-3 hours)

1/4 cup

water