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Butter Cauliflower Recipe

Butter Cauliflower Recipe

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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!

Ingredients

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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

Instructions

  1. 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.
  2. Cook the cauliflower: Sauté cauliflower until browned and tender. Set aside.
  3. Make the sauce: In the same skillet, sauté onions, garlic, ginger, and spices. Add tomato sauce and broth, then simmer with cream.
  4. Combine and simmer: Return cauliflower to the sauce and simmer until thickened.
  5. 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.

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Keywords: Butter Cauliflower, Indian Butter Cauliflower, Vegetarian Curry Recipe