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Butter Cauliflower

Delicious Butter Cauliflower: A Creamy Vegetarian Delight

Butter Cauliflower: a creamy vegetarian dish that transforms a classic into a comforting and versatile meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Can substitute with vegetable oil
  • 1 large Yellow Onion Finely chopped
  • 4 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 tablespoon Freshly Grated Ginger
  • 1 can (8 oz) Tomato Sauce Base for the sauce
  • 2 cups Vegetable Broth
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Or full-fat canned coconut milk
  • 1 tablespoon Corn Starch For thickening
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Turmeric Use ½ tsp reserved for finishing
  • 1 tablespoon Garam Masala Divide into two portions for cooking
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Divide as needed
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika
  • ½ teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Use sparingly
  • ¼ teaspoon Cayenne Pepper Optional, adjust to taste
  • 1 cup Tomato Paste
  • 1 head Cauliflower Chopped into florets
For Serving
  • 2 cups Basmati Rice Traditionally served
  • ¼ cup Fresh Cilantro For garnish
  • ½ cup Whole-Milk Greek Yogurt Optional, for creaminess

Equipment

  • Large pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare your ingredients: chop cauliflower into florets, dice onion, mince garlic, and grate ginger. Measure out spices and liquids.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onion for about 5 minutes until translucent. Add garlic and ginger, cooking for another 1-2 minutes.
  3. Add cauliflower florets, tomato paste, and spices. Stir well to coat. Cook for about 5 minutes until florets soften.
  4. Pour in tomato sauce and vegetable broth. Simmer covered for 15-20 minutes until cauliflower is tender.
  5. Mix heavy cream (or coconut milk) with corn starch and reserved turmeric. Stir into pot and cook for 5 minutes until thickened.
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning. Stir in unsalted butter until melted. Let the dish rest for a few minutes.
  7. Serve hot over basmati rice, garnished with cilantro and yogurt if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 8gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 6gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days in the fridge.

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