Indian Butter Spiced Potatoes Cauliflower (Printable)

Tender vegetables in rich buttery tomato sauce infused with aromatic Indian spices

# What You'll 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 cook 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 until sauce becomes rich and creamy.
08 - Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve with lemon wedges, basmati rice, or naan.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The sauce is luxurious enough to feel like restaurant takeout but comes together in under an hour
  • Its one of those rare dishes that tastes even better the next day
02 -
  • Cutting vegetables into uniform sizes is the secret to even cooking and better texture
  • Letting the spices toast in the hot fat releases their essential oils and creates deeper flavor
03 -
  • Coconut cream works surprisingly well as a dairy-free substitute and adds subtle sweetness
  • The sauce tastes better after resting overnight, so consider making it a day ahead

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