Whole Roasted Cauliflower Butter Chicken Style Recipe

Recipe By Slurrp

This Whole Roasted Cauliflower Butter Chicken Style is a vegetarian twist on the classic Indian butter chicken. The cauliflower is marinated in a flavorful blend of spices and yogurt, then roasted to perfection. The result is a tender and flavorful cauliflower with a rich and creamy butter chicken sauce. Serve it as a main dish with rice or naan bread for a satisfying and delicious meal.

4.9
15 Rating -
Rate
Non Vegdiet
1hr 15minstotal
15minsPrep
1hr Cook
1hr 15m.total
15m.Prep
1hr Cook
Whole Roasted Cauliflower Butter Chicken Style
plan
Bookmark

ingredients serve

Ingredients for Whole Roasted Cauliflower Butter Chicken Style Recipe

  • 1/4 Large Cauliflower
  • 1/4 cup Plain Yogurt
  • 1/2 tablespoon Ginger Garlic Paste
  • 1/4 teaspoon Turmeric
  • 1/4 teaspoon Garam Masala
  • 1/4 teaspoon Chili Powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/4 tablespoon Lemon Juice
  • 1/2 tablespoon Butter
  • 1/4 Onion, Finely Chopped
  • 1/2 tablespoon Tomato Puree
  • 1/4 teaspoon Garam Masala
  • 1/4 teaspoon Chili Powder
  • 0.13 teaspoon Salt
  • 0.13 cup Heavy Cream
  • as per your need Fresh Cilantro, For Garnish

Directions: Whole Roasted Cauliflower Butter Chicken Style Recipe

Cooking Directions

  • STEP 1.Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • STEP 2.In a bowl, mix together yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, turmeric, garam masala, chili powder, salt, and lemon juice.
  • STEP 3.Coat the cauliflower with the marinade, making sure to get it into all the crevices.
  • STEP 4.Place the cauliflower on a baking sheet and roast in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until tender and golden brown.
  • STEP 5.While the cauliflower is roasting, prepare the butter chicken sauce. In a pan, melt butter and add onions. Cook until onions are soft and translucent.
  • STEP 6.Add ginger-garlic paste, tomato puree, garam masala, chili powder, and salt. Cook for a few minutes until the spices are fragrant.
  • STEP 7.Stir in heavy cream and simmer for 5-7 minutes, until the sauce thickens.
  • STEP 8.Once the cauliflower is done, remove it from the oven and pour the butter chicken sauce over it.
  • STEP 9.Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve hot with rice or naan bread.

Cooking Tips

  • Make sure to coat the cauliflower thoroughly with the marinade to ensure maximum flavor.
  • You can adjust the spice level of the butter chicken sauce according to your preference.
  • For a vegan version, you can substitute the yogurt with a plant-based yogurt alternative and use vegan butter or oil instead of butter.

Storage and Serving

  • Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Reheat the cauliflower and sauce in a microwave or oven before serving.
  • Serve the Whole Roasted Cauliflower Butter Chicken Style as a main dish with rice or naan bread.
Nutrition
value
72
calories per serving
2 g Fat4 g Protein10 g Carbs8 g FiberOther

Current Totals

  • Fat
    2g
  • Protein
    4g
  • Carbs
    10g
  • Fiber
    8g

MacroNutrients

  • Carbs
    10g
  • Protein
    4g
  • Fiber
    8g

Fats

  • Fat
    2g

Vitamins & Minerals

  • Calcium
    103mg
  • Iron
    4mg
  • Vitamin A
    693mcg
  • Vitamin B1
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B2
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B3
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B6
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B9
    47mcg
  • Vitamin B12
    0mcg
  • Vitamin C
    37mg
  • Vitamin E
    1mg
  • Copper
    < 1mcg
  • Magnesium
    76mg
  • Manganese
    4mg
  • Phosphorus
    61mg
  • Selenium
    6mcg
  • Zinc
    < 1mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment
show more
Recipe By Slurrp