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Butter Cauliflower

Butter Cauliflower

This Butter Cauliflower recipe features a rich blend of flavors, combining tender cauliflower with spices, butter, and cream for a comforting dish.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course main dish
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4 cups
Calories 325 kcal

Equipment

  • large bowl
  • large skillet

Ingredients
  

Spices and Seasonings

  • 2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tsp. corn starch
  • ½ tsp. ground cumin
  • 1 tsp. ground turmeric divided
  • 3 tsp. garam masala divided
  • 1 ½ tsp. salt divided
  • 1 tsp. paprika
  • ¼ tsp. ground cinnamon
  • pinch cayenne pepper optional

Main Ingredients

  • 1 medium head cauliflower cut into florets
  • 3 Tbsp. unsalted butter
  • 1 yellow onion finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tsp. freshly grated ginger sub ground ginger
  • 2 Tbsp. tomato paste
  • 1 8-oz. can tomato sauce
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • ½ cup heavy cream sub full-fat canned coconut milk
  • Basmati rice for serving
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish
  • whole-milk Greek yogurt for garnish

Instructions
 

Cooking Steps

  • Combine lemon juice, corn starch, cumin, and ½ teaspoon each of turmeric, garam masala, and salt in a large bowl. Set aside.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Cook cauliflower, tossing occasionally, until browned in places and beginning to soften, 7 to 8 minutes. Reduce heat to medium, and transfer cauliflower to bowl with corn starch mixture and toss to coat. Return seasoned cauliflower to skillet and cook another 7 to 8 minutes, until charred in spots and crisp-tender. Transfer cauliflower to a bowl.
  • Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil and butter to skillet. Add onions and cook until translucent, about 8 minutes. Stir in garlic, ginger, and tomato paste; cook 2 minutes, until fragrant.
  • Add remaining ½ teaspoon turmeric, 2 ½ teaspoon garam masala, and 1 teaspoon salt, along with paprika, cinnamon, and cayenne; cook 1 minute.
  • Add tomato sauce and broth; bring mixture to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, stir in cream, and return cauliflower to skillet. Simmer mixture uncovered until sauce thickens, about 15 minutes.
  • Garnish with cilantro and serve over rice with a dollop of yogurt.

Notes

Nutrition information does not include rice. Serve with chickpeas for added protein.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 325kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 4gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 14gSodium: 890mgFiber: 6gSugar: 7g
Keyword Butter Cauliflower, comfort food, Curry, gluten-free, spicy, vegetarian
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