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

  1. Chop cauliflower into small to medium pieces, wash, and pat dry.

  2. In a bowl, mix together 1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp onion powder, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1 tsp garlic powder.

  3. Toss the cauliflower florets in the spice mixture to coat them.

  4. Add 1 cup of coconut milk to the bowl and set aside for 10-15 minutes.

  5. Preheat oven to 375°F

  6. Bake the cauliflower at 375°F for 10 minutes, then broil for 2 minutes on low.

  7. Meanwhile, dice 1 onion.

  8. Heat a deep pan coated with olive oil or avocado oil over medium-low heat.

  9. Add the diced onion and cook until caramelized and soft brown.

  10. 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.

  11. Add 1.5 cans of coconut milk and bring the pan to a boil.

  12. 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.

  13. Stir in the baked cauliflower and coat with the sauce.

  14. Garnish with coriander leaves and chilies; serve with naan if desired.

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