Butter Cauliflower

Aya Thompson

Aya Thompson

May 10, 2026 • 12 min read

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Butter Cauliflower

"Learn how to make Butter Cauliflower with this easy step-by-step recipe."

Learn how to make Butter Cauliflower with this easy step-by-step recipe.

Conclusion

I hope you enjoy making this Butter Cauliflower. It's one of my favorite recipes!

Ingredients

  • Serving Size: 1 Bowl
  • Calories: 325 kcal
  • Sugar: 7 g
  • Sodium: 890 mg
  • Fat: 28 g
  • Saturated Fat: 13 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 24 g
  • Fiber: 6 g
  • Protein: 4 g
  • Cholesterol: 65 mg

Instructions

  1. Combine lemon juice, corn starch, cumin, and 1/2 tsp each of turmeric, garam masala, and salt in a large bowl. Set aside.
  2. Heat 1 Tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Cook cauliflower for 7-8 min until browned. Reduce heat to medium, transfer cauliflower to the bowl with the corn starch mixture, and toss to coat.
  3. Return coated cauliflower to skillet and cook another 7-8 min until charred and crisp-tender. Transfer to a bowl.
  4. Add remaining 1 Tbsp oil and butter to skillet. Add onions and cook until translucent, about 8 min.
  5. Stir in garlic, ginger, and tomato paste; cook 2 min, until fragrant.
  6. Add remaining 1/2 tsp turmeric, 2 1/2 tsp garam masala, 1 tsp salt, paprika, cinnamon, and cayenne; cook 1 min.
  7. Add tomato sauce and broth; bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, stir in cream, and return cauliflower to skillet.
  8. Simmer uncovered until sauce thickens, about 15 minutes. Garnish with cilantro and serve over rice with a dollop of yogurt.

Recipe Details

Perfect for Desserts

Butter Cauliflower

Butter Cauliflower

Learn how to make Butter Cauliflower with this easy step-by-step recipe.

5 min
Prep Time
2 min
Cook Time
4
Servings
150
Calories

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1

Combine lemon juice, corn starch, cumin, and 1/2 tsp each of turmeric, garam masala, and salt in a large bowl. Set aside.

2

Heat 1 Tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Cook cauliflower for 7-8 min until browned. Reduce heat to medium, transfer cauliflower to the bowl with the corn starch mixture, and toss to coat.

3

Return coated cauliflower to skillet and cook another 7-8 min until charred and crisp-tender. Transfer to a bowl.

4

Add remaining 1 Tbsp oil and butter to skillet. Add onions and cook until translucent, about 8 min.

5

Stir in garlic, ginger, and tomato paste; cook 2 min, until fragrant.

6

Add remaining 1/2 tsp turmeric, 2 1/2 tsp garam masala, 1 tsp salt, paprika, cinnamon, and cayenne; cook 1 min.

7

Add tomato sauce and broth; bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, stir in cream, and return cauliflower to skillet.

8

Simmer uncovered until sauce thickens, about 15 minutes. Garnish with cilantro and serve over rice with a dollop of yogurt.

Nutritional Information (per serving)

325 calories Calories
16g Protein
11g Fat
37g Carbs
318mg Sodium

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