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
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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
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.
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.
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) | |
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378 | Calories |
25g | Fat |
34g | Carbs |
12g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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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. |