Description
A creamy, warmly spiced vegetarian dish that celebrates cauliflower, inspired by the classic butter chicken recipe, perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 large head Cauliflower, cut into florets
- 2 to 3 tablespoons Butter or oil (Use oil for a vegan option)
- 1 medium Onion, finely chopped
- 3 to 4 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Ginger, grated or minced
- 1 to 1.5 cups Tomato puree or crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 cup Heavy cream (Can substitute with coconut milk for a dairy-free version)
- 1 to 2 teaspoons Garam masala
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Ground coriander
- 1/2 to 1 teaspoon Kashmiri chili powder or mild chili powder
- to taste Salt
- 1 teaspoon Sugar or honey (optional) (Helps balance tomatoes)
- optional Kasuri methi dried fenugreek leaves (Adds aroma)
- splash Water (As needed to loosen sauce)
Instructions
Preparation
- Cut cauliflower into medium florets, rinse quickly, and dry well. Optionally roast or pan sear until lightly golden and tender.
Making the Sauce
- Melt butter in a pan over medium heat.
- Add onion with a pinch of salt, and cook until soft and slightly golden.
- Add garlic and ginger, and cook for about 30 seconds.
- Stir in cumin, coriander, chili powder, and garam masala. Let spices toast briefly.
- Pour in the tomato puree. Stir and let it simmer for 8 to 12 minutes.
- Add sugar if needed, adjusting for tanginess.
- Lower heat and stir in cream. Add a splash of water if too thick.
- If using kasuri methi, crush and add it towards the end.
Combining
- Add roasted cauliflower to the pan and gently stir to coat.
- Let everything simmer together for 3 to 5 minutes for the cauliflower to absorb flavor.
- Taste and adjust salt, spice, or add more butter for richness.
Notes
Serve with steamed basmati rice, naan, or a fresh cucumber salad. Perfect for leftovers: use in wraps or over toast.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Main Course
- Cuisine: Indian, Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 500
- Fat: 25
- Saturated Fat: 15
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 5
