Description
This Naan Butter Cauliflower makes the perfect weeknight Indian-inspired meal! Cauliflower gets baked with a naan breading then tossed in a butter curry sauce and served over rice for the perfect gluten-free, vegan meal!
Ingredients
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Breaded Cauliflower Ingredients
- 1 small head of cauliflower
- 1 1/2 cups almond flour
- 2/3 cup arrowroot flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup unsweetened plain dairy-free yogurt
- 1/2 cup water
Sauce Ingredients
- 1/2 yellow onion, diced
- 3 tablespoons butter (vegan/plant butter for vegan friendly)
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon garam masala seasoning*
- 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/4 teaspoon ginger
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 can coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 450 degrees F. Wash and chop the cauliflower into medium-sized florets, not too large, but not too small. If serving with rice, cook the rice according to package directions. While the rice is cooking, make your cauliflower batter.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the almond flower, arrowroot, baking powder and salt until combined. Add the yogurt and water and stir until a paste-like batter forms. If you need more water, add it little bits at a time, but you want the batter to be thick like glue so it sticks to the cauliflower florets.
- Dip your cauliflower florets in the batter, coating all the way and then place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake the cauliflower for 20 minutes, until the breading starts to turn golden brown.
- While the cauliflower is baking, make the sauce. Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and onion and saute until translucent, about 5 minutes. Next, add the garam masala seasoning, turmeric, and ginger and saute for another couple of minutes. Finally add the diced tomatoes, coconut milk, maple syrup and salt. Stir to combine and let it simmer another 10 minutes. If you desire a smoother sauce, you can blend the sauce and then return it to the skillet.
- Right before serving, add the breaded cauliflower to the sauce and gently toss to coat the cauliflower in the sauce. Serve over rice if desired and garnish with fresh cilantro.
Notes
*you can easily make your own garam masala seasoning at home if you’re unable to find it
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch & Dinner
- Cuisine: Indian