Creamy Almond Mughlai Cauliflower Recipe

Emily and Matt Clifton

Why This Recipe Works

  • Roasting the cauliflower beforehand allows it to caramelize and release its sweetness.
  • A well-rounded dose of warm spices adds richness and depth to the sauce.

This vegetarian side dish or main course features roasted cauliflower in a fragrant, creamy sauce, spiced with ginger, cinnamon, anise, and more, and studded with plump raisins and slivers of crisp almonds.

Recipe Details

Creamy Almond Mughlai Cauliflower Recipe

Active75 mins
Total75 mins
服务4 to 6 servings

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  • 1large headcauliflower(about 1 1/2 pounds; 680g), halved, cored, and cut into 3-inch florets (see note)

  • 1/4cup(60ml)vegetable oil, divided

  • Kosher saltand freshly ground black pepper

  • 2mediumyellow onions(about 1 pound; 450g), finely chopped

  • 1cinnamonstick, broken in half

  • 4cloves

  • 1star anisepod

  • 1 (1-inch) pieceginger, peeled and grated(about 1 ounce;30g)

  • 5mediumcloves(25克)garlic, grated or minced

  • 2teaspoons(5g)ground cumin

  • 2teaspoons(5g)地面香菜

  • 1teaspoon(2g)dried chile flakes

  • 1tablespoon(8g)garam masala

  • 1/4cupground almonds(30g; can be ground in a food processor from about 1/3 cup slivered raw almonds)

  • 1cup(240ml)Greek yogurt

  • 1cup(240ml) homemadequick vegetable stock

  • 1/2cup(120ml)heavy cream

  • 1/2cup(75g)golden raisins

  • 1tablespoon(15g)light brown sugar

  • 1/4cup(45g) toastedslivered almonds, for garnish

  • Cilantro leaves and tender stems, for garnish

Directions

  1. 预热烤箱至450°F(230°C)和地点架middle position. Place cauliflower on a rimmed baking sheet and toss with 2 tablespoons (30ml) oil. Season with salt and pepper. Roast until golden brown on one side, about 10 minutes. Turn and roast until brown on second side and just tender, 7 to 10 minutes longer. Remove from oven and set aside.

  2. In a large cast iron skillet or stainless steel sauté pan, heat remaining 2 tablespoons (30ml) oil over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add onions, cinnamon stick, cloves, and star anise and cook, stirring, until onions are soft and lightly browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in ginger, garlic, cumin, coriander, chile flakes, garam masala, ground almonds, and 1/2 cup (120ml) water. Cook, stirring often, until water is absorbed and ground almonds begin to look and smell toasted, about 5 minutes.

  3. Stir in yogurt, stock, cream, raisins, and brown sugar. Season lightly with salt, then lower heat and simmer until sauce thickens to a creamy glaze, about 10 minutes. (If it gets too thick, stir in a little more water or stock.) Stir in roasted cauliflower and toss until cauliflower is warmed through and coated in sauce, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove cinnamon stick pieces and star anise. Transfer to a warmed serving dish and scatter with toasted slivered almonds and cilantro. Serve withraita, rice, and/or Indian flatbreads.

Special equipment

Rimmed baking sheet,large cast iron skilletorstainless steel sauté pan

Notes

Feel free to use either standard white cauliflower or, if you can find it, the orange variety pictured here.

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Nutrition Facts(per serving)
378 Calories
25g Fat
34g Carbs
12g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 4 to 6
Amount per serving
Calories 378
% Daily Value*
Total Fat25g 31%
Saturated Fat 6g 31%
Cholesterol25mg 8%
Sodium654mg 28%
Total Carbohydrate34g 12%
Dietary Fiber 7g 24%
Total Sugars 19g
Protein12g
Vitamin C 57mg 286%
Calcium 169mg 13%
Iron 3mg 14%
Potassium 644mg 14%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)