Description
A delicious spiced cauliflower dish served with creamy yogurt and rice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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)
- 3 Tbsp. unsalted butter
- 1 yellow onion (finely chopped)
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 tsp. freshly grated 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 canned coconut milk)
- Basmati rice for serving
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
- Whole-milk Greek yogurt for garnish
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine lemon juice, corn starch, cumin, and 1/2 tsp each of turmeric, garam masala, and salt. Set aside.
- Heat 1 Tbsp of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add cauliflower florets, tossing occasionally until browned, about 7 to 8 minutes.
- Transfer the cauliflower to the bowl with the corn starch mixture, toss to coat, then return to the skillet. Cook for another 7 to 8 minutes until charred and crisp-tender.
- In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 Tbsp of olive oil and butter. Once melted, toss in chopped onions and cook until translucent, about 8 minutes.
- Add minced garlic, grated ginger, and tomato paste. Cook for 2 minutes until fragrant, then stir in remaining spices and seasonings.
- Pour in the tomato sauce and vegetable broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer.
- Stir in heavy cream (or coconut milk) and return crispy cauliflower to the skillet. Simmer uncovered for about 15 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve over Basmati rice with Greek yogurt.
Notes
- For a vegan option, replace heavy cream with canned coconut milk.
- Adjust the amount of cayenne pepper based on your spice preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg