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Butter Cauliflower

Creamy Butter Cauliflower: Your New Favorite Comfort Dish

This creamy butter cauliflower brings comfort food to new heights, perfect for vegetarians and gluten-free diets.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Cauliflower
  • 1 large Cauliflower can substitute with broccoli
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice or vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons Corn Starch or arrowroot powder
For the Sauce
  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter or vegan butter
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil or any neutral oil
  • 1 medium Yellow Onion can use shallots
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced, fresh preferred
  • 1 tablespoon Freshly Grated Ginger or ground ginger
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste or fresh tomatoes
  • 1 cup Tomato Sauce or canned diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup Vegetable Broth or chicken broth
Spices and Seasonings
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin or ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Turmeric or curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon Garam Masala essential for authenticity
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika or smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon optional
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Salt or sea salt
For Serving
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream or full-fat coconut milk
  • 2 cups Basmati Rice or quinoa
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro optional

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • medium-sized bowl

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a medium-sized bowl, combine fresh lemon juice with corn starch, ground cumin, half of the ground turmeric, garam masala, and salt. Toss the cauliflower florets in this mixture until they’re evenly coated. Set aside.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add olive oil. Once hot, add the cauliflower and cook for about 7-8 minutes until golden brown and tender. Remove from skillet.
  3. In the same skillet, add remaining olive oil and unsalted butter. Once melted, add diced yellow onion and sauté for 6-8 minutes until translucent. Add minced garlic, grated ginger, and tomato paste, stirring for another 2 minutes.
  4. Add the remaining ground turmeric, garam masala, salt, paprika, ground cinnamon, and cayenne pepper to the skillet. Stir for about 1 minute to bloom the spices.
  5. Pour in the tomato sauce and vegetable broth, stirring well. Bring to a gentle boil, then simmer for about 10 minutes. Gradually add in heavy cream, stirring until well mixed, then return sautéed cauliflower to the skillet.
  6. Allow to simmer for an additional 5 minutes until sauce thickens and becomes creamy. Remove from heat and garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 9gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days in the fridge. Freeze in a tightly sealed container for up to 2 months, thaw in the fridge before reheating.

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