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Indian-Style Butter Cauliflower

Creamy Indian-Style Butter Cauliflower in Just 25 Minutes

Enjoy a quick and creamy Indian-Style Butter Cauliflower that satisfies cravings in just 25 minutes, perfect for a vegan dinner.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Cauliflower
  • 1 head Cauliflower Cut into bite-sized florets
  • 1 cup Coconut Milk (Full Fat) For richness
  • 2 tablespoons Arrowroot Starch For thickening
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt Adjust if using regular salt
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Coconut Oil (or Ghee) Coconut oil keeps it vegan
  • 1 medium Yellow Onion Chopped
  • 2 cloves Fresh Garlic Minced
  • 1 inch Fresh Ginger Grated
  • 1 can Diced Tomatoes Canned or fresh
  • 1 tablespoon Garam Masala
  • 1 teaspoon Curry Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Turmeric
  • 1 tablespoon Lime Juice Fresh is best
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro For garnish

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Air Fryer
  • skillet
  • Blender
  • Baking sheet

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cut the cauliflower into bite-sized florets and combine with coconut milk, lime juice, and ginger in a bowl. Marinate for at least 15 minutes.
  2. Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C) or your air fryer to 390°F (199°C).
  3. Drain and toss the cauliflower with arrowroot starch and kosher salt. Bake for 7-10 minutes or air fry for 8-10 minutes.
  4. Heat coconut oil or ghee in a skillet, add onions and sauté until translucent. Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant.
  5. Add garam masala, curry powder, turmeric, and salt, and bloom the spices.
  6. Pour in the reserved coconut milk marinade and canned tomatoes, then simmer for 5-7 minutes.
  7. Transfer the sauce to a blender and blend until smooth, then return to the skillet.
  8. Add the roasted cauliflower to the sauce, stir to coat, and heat through.
  9. Serve the butter cauliflower over rice or cauliflower rice, garnished with cilantro.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 6gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This dish is quick to prepare and delicious, making it a perfect centerpiece for any meal.

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