Spiced Cauliflower Butter Dish (Printable Version)
# What You'll Need:
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2 Tbsp fresh lime juice
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2 tsp corn starch
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1/2 tsp ground cumin
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1 tsp ground turmeric, divided
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3 tsp garam masala, divided
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1 1/2 tsp salt, divided
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2 Tbsp olive oil, divided
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1 medium cauliflower head, broken into florets
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3 Tbsp unsalted butter
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1 yellow onion, chopped finely
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3 garlic cloves, crushed
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2 tsp freshly grated ginger (ground ginger works too)
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2 Tbsp tomato paste
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1 tsp paprika
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1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
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Dash cayenne pepper (if you want heat)
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1 8-oz can tomato sauce
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2 cups vegetable broth
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1/2 cup heavy cream (or thick coconut milk)
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Basmati rice, to serve with
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Fresh cilantro, to top
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Whole-milk Greek yogurt, for topping
# Steps to Follow:
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Stir together lime juice, corn starch, cumin, and 1/2 tsp each of turmeric, garam masala, and salt in a big bowl. Put it aside for now.
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Warm up 1 Tbsp of olive oil in a big skillet over medium-high heat. Toss in cauliflower and cook until it starts getting brown spots and softens a bit, around 7–8 minutes. Turn down to medium heat, dump cauliflower into your spice bowl, and coat it well. Put the seasoned cauliflower back in the pan and cook another 7–8 minutes until it's got some char marks and is still a bit crisp. Move it to a bowl.
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Drop the remaining olive oil and butter into the same skillet. Throw in onions and cook till they're clear, about 8 minutes. Mix in garlic, ginger, and tomato paste and let them cook for 2 minutes till they smell good. Add the rest of your turmeric (1/2 tsp), garam masala (2 1/2 tsp), salt (1 tsp), plus the paprika, cinnamon, and cayenne if you're using it. Let this cook for 1 minute.
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Pour tomato sauce and vegetable broth into the pan. Let it come to a boil, then turn it down to a simmer. Pour in the heavy cream and add the cauliflower back. Let everything bubble gently uncovered for about 15 minutes until your sauce gets thicker.
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Sprinkle fresh cilantro on top and put it all over some basmati rice with a spoonful of Greek yogurt on the side.
# Additional Tips:
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Add some chickpeas if you want more protein in your meal.