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Butter Cauliflower

A vegetarian delight that transforms classic Indian flavors into a rich, creamy dish with tender cauliflower florets in a spiced cream sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tsp. corn starch
  • 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
  • 1 tsp. ground turmeric divided
  • 3 tsp. garam masala divided
  • 1 1/2 tsp. salt divided
  • 2 Tbsp. olive oil divided
  • 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 tsp. paprika
  • 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper optional
  • 1 8-oz. can tomato sauce
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream sub full-fat canned coconut milk
  • to taste basmati rice for serving
  • to taste fresh cilantro for garnish
  • to taste whole-milk Greek yogurt for garnish

Method
 

  1. Combine lemon juice, corn starch, cumin, and half a teaspoon each of turmeric, garam masala, and salt in a large bowl.
  2. Heat one tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the cauliflower florets and cook until browned and just starting to soften, about 7-8 minutes. Transfer the seasoned cauliflower back to the skillet.
  3. In the same skillet, add another tablespoon of oil along with butter and let it melt. Stir in chopped onions and cook until translucent, about 8 minutes. Add garlic, ginger, and tomato paste; cook for 2 minutes.
  4. Mix in the remaining turmeric, garam masala, salt, paprika, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper. Cook for a minute to bloom the spices.
  5. Pour in tomato sauce and vegetable broth; bring to a boil before reducing to a simmer. Stir in cream substitute and return cauliflower to the skillet. Simmer uncovered until sauce thickens, about 15 minutes.
  6. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve over basmati rice with a dollop of Greek yogurt if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15g

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