Indian butter chicken is made healthier + heartier with nutrient-loaded cauliflower! Just as creamy and flavorful, if not better!
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Ingredients
1cupbasmati rice
3tablespoonsunsalted butter
3clovesgarlic, minced
½medium sweet onion, diced
1tablespoonfreshly grated ginger
2teaspoonsgaram masala
1teaspoonchili powder
1teaspoonground cumin
¼cuptomato paste
115-ounce can tomato sauce
2cupsvegetable stock
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1headcauliflower, cut into florets
½cupheavy cream
¼cupchopped fresh cilantro leaves
Instructions
In a large saucepan of 2 cups water, cook rice according to package instructions; set aside.
Melt butter in a large stockpot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add garlic and onion, and cook, stirring frequently, until onions have become translucent, about 2-3 minutes.
Stir in ginger, garam masala, chili powder, cumin and tomato paste until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Stir in tomato sauce and vegetable stock; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until reduced and slightly thickened, about 5-7 minutes.
Stir in cauliflower until tender, about 8-10 minutes.
Stir in heavy cream until heated through, about 1 minute. Stir in cilantro; season with salt and pepper, to taste.