Indian Butter Spiced Potatoes and Cauliflower (Print View)

Tender vegetables in rich buttery tomato sauce with aromatic spices. Perfect comfort food.

# What You Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 3 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
02 - 1 medium head cauliflower, cut into florets
03 - 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 1-inch piece fresh ginger, grated
06 - 1 small green chili, finely chopped (optional)

→ Sauce & Dairy

07 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
08 - 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
09 - 1 (14 oz) can crushed tomatoes
10 - 1/2 cup heavy cream
11 - 1/4 cup water

→ Spices

12 - 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
13 - 1 teaspoon ground coriander
14 - 1 teaspoon garam masala
15 - 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
16 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
17 - 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
18 - 1 teaspoon salt
19 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Garnish

20 - 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
21 - Lemon wedges

# How to Make It:

01 - Heat butter and oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté until soft and golden, about 5 minutes.
02 - Stir in garlic, ginger, and green chili. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
03 - Add cumin, coriander, garam masala, turmeric, paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Toast spices for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
04 - Pour in crushed tomatoes and cook for 5 minutes, allowing sauce to thicken slightly.
05 - Add potatoes and cauliflower. Stir well to coat vegetables in sauce.
06 - Add water, cover, and simmer for 18–20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until potatoes and cauliflower are tender.
07 - Lower heat. Stir in heavy cream and simmer uncovered for 5 minutes, allowing sauce to become rich and creamy.
08 - Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve with lemon wedges, basmati rice, or naan.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The rich buttery sauce makes vegetables feel like an absolute treat
  • It comes together faster than ordering takeout but tastes infinitely better
02 -
  • Dont skip toasting the spices in fat first, this step releases their essential oils and creates deeper flavor
  • The sauce will continue thickening as it rests, so dont reduce it too much during cooking
03 -
  • Use room temperature cream to prevent it from separating when you add it
  • Let the dish rest for 5 minutes off heat before serving to let flavors settle

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