Vegan Butter Cauliflower Dish
Ingredients
- Cauliflower
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 cup coconut milk
Sauce components
- 1 onion
- Olive oil or avocado oil (as needed)
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp coriander paste
- 1 tsp ginger and garlic paste
- Juice of half a lemon
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1.5 cans coconut milk
- 1 can tomato paste
- Coriander leaves (for garnish)
- Chilies (for garnish)
Preparation
Chop cauliflower into small to medium pieces, wash, and pat dry.
In a bowl, mix together 1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp onion powder, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1 tsp garlic powder.
Toss the cauliflower florets in the spice mixture to coat them.
Add 1 cup of coconut milk to the bowl and set aside for 10-15 minutes.
Preheat oven to 375°F
Bake the cauliflower at 375°F for 10 minutes, then broil for 2 minutes on low.
Meanwhile, dice 1 onion.
Heat a deep pan coated with olive oil or avocado oil over medium-low heat.
Add the diced onion and cook until caramelized and soft brown.
Add 1/2 tsp cumin, 1/2 tsp turmeric, 1 tsp coriander paste, 1 tsp ginger and garlic paste, juice of half a lemon, and 1/2 tsp salt; cook until fragrant.
Add 1.5 cans of coconut milk and bring the pan to a boil.
Add 1 can of tomato paste, stir, reduce heat to medium, and cook until thickened; adjust with more salt, pepper, or lemon juice if needed.
Stir in the baked cauliflower and coat with the sauce.
Garnish with coriander leaves and chilies; serve with naan if desired.