Description
Butter Cauliflower is a delightful vegetarian twist on the traditional Butter Chicken, offering a creamy, spiced sauce that envelops tender cauliflower florets. This dish is perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, boasting vibrant flavors that appeal to both vegetarians and meat lovers alike. With its quick preparation time and simple ingredients, Butter Cauliflower makes for a satisfying meal that can be enjoyed over basmati rice or with warm naan.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 of cauliflower (cut into florets)
- 3 Tbsp. unsalted butter
- 1 yellow onion (finely chopped)
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 tsp. freshly grated ginger (sub ground ginger)
- 2 Tbsp. tomato paste
- 1 tsp. paprika
- 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
- Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 8-oz. can tomato sauce
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (sub full-fat canned coconut milk)
- Basmati rice for serving
- Fresh cilantro and whole-milk Greek yogurt for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine lemon juice, corn starch, spices (cumin, turmeric, garam masala), and salt. Set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; sauté cauliflower until browned and tender.
- Reduce heat and coat the cauliflower in the spice mixture before transferring it back to the skillet.
- In the same skillet, cook onions until translucent; add garlic and ginger, cooking until fragrant.
- Stir in remaining spices and tomato products; simmer before adding cream and returning cauliflower to the pan.
- Simmer until thickened and serve over rice or with naan.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing/Simmering
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg