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Butter Cauliflower

Creamy Butter Cauliflower: A Cozy Vegetarian Delight

This Butter Cauliflower is a creamy, vegetarian twist on traditional Butter Chicken, perfect for quick weeknight dinners.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 325

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 2 Tbsp Fresh Lemon Juice
  • 1 Tbsp Corn Starch
  • 1 tsp Ground Cumin
  • 1 tsp Ground Turmeric
  • 1 tsp Garam Masala
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Paprika
  • 1/2 tsp Ground Cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp Cayenne Pepper optional
For the Main Dish
  • 1 head Cauliflower cut into florets
  • 4 Tbsp Unsalted Butter or vegan butter
  • 1 medium Yellow Onion finely chopped
  • 4 cloves Garlic Cloves minced
  • 1 Tbsp Freshly Grated Ginger or ground ginger
  • 2 Tbsp Tomato Paste
  • 1 cup Canned Tomato Sauce
  • 1 cup Vegetable Broth
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream or coconut milk
For Serving
  • 2 cups Basmati Rice
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro chopped
  • 1/2 cup Greek Yogurt optional

Equipment

  • Large Bowl
  • large skillet
  • measuring spoons
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large bowl, combine fresh lemon juice, corn starch, ground cumin, and a portion of the ground turmeric, garam masala, and salt. Toss the cauliflower florets in this mixture until they are evenly coated.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the coated cauliflower florets and sauté for 7-8 minutes until golden brown and tender.
  3. Reduce heat to medium, add remaining olive oil and unsalted butter. Toss in the chopped yellow onion and cook until translucent, about 8 minutes. Stir in garlic, ginger, and tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes.
  4. Add the remaining spices (ground turmeric, garam masala, salt, paprika, ground cinnamon, and optional cayenne pepper) to the skillet. Cook for about 1 minute while stirring constantly.
  5. Pour in the canned tomato sauce and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and let it simmer. After 5 minutes, add the heavy cream and return the sautéed cauliflower.
  6. Remove from heat and garnish with chopped cilantro. Serve over basmati rice, with Greek yogurt on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 325kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 6gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure cauliflower is evenly coated for the best flavor absorption. Leftovers can deepen in flavor if stored correctly.

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