Butter Cauliflower Recipe
This Butter Cauliflower recipe is a flavorful twist on the classic Indian dish, featuring tender cauliflower florets in a rich and aromatic buttery tomato sauce. Perfect for a cozy dinner at home!
- Author: Maya
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
- Diet: Vegetarian
For the cauliflower:
- 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)
For the sauce:
- 3 Tbsp. unsalted butter
- 1 yellow onion (finely chopped)
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 tsp. freshly grated ginger (or 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 (or full-fat canned coconut milk)
For serving:
- Basmati rice
- Fresh cilantro and whole-milk Greek yogurt for garnish
- Prepare the cauliflower: Combine lemon juice, corn starch, cumin, 1/2 tsp turmeric, 1/2 tsp garam masala, and 1/2 tsp salt in a bowl. Toss cauliflower in this mixture.
- Cook the cauliflower: Sauté cauliflower until browned and tender. Set aside.
- Make the sauce: In the same skillet, sauté onions, garlic, ginger, and spices. Add tomato sauce and broth, then simmer with cream.
- Combine and simmer: Return cauliflower to the sauce and simmer until thickened.
- Serve: Garnish with cilantro and yogurt, and serve over rice.
Notes
- You can adjust the spice levels by increasing or decreasing the amount of cayenne pepper used.
- For a vegan version, substitute coconut milk for the heavy cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Butter Cauliflower, Indian Butter Cauliflower, Vegetarian Curry Recipe