Indian Butter Spiced Potatoes Cauliflower (Printer-friendly)

Tender potatoes and cauliflower in rich buttery tomato sauce with aromatic spices

# 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 (adjust to taste)
18 - 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
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 evenly in sauce.
06 - Add water, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until potatoes and cauliflower are fork-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 Tips:

01 -
  • The velvety tomato cream sauce creates the perfect cozy blanket for tender vegetables
  • Its one of those rare dishes that tastes even better the next day, making it ideal for meal prep
  • Everything cooks in one pan, meaning maximum flavor and minimum cleanup
02 -
  • Dont skip the step of toasting your spices in hot fat, this blooming process is what transforms them from dusty powder to fragrant magic
  • Cut your potatoes slightly larger than you think you need, they shrink as they cook and you want them to maintain some structure
  • The cream can sometimes separate if the heat is too high, so keep the temperature gentle once its added
03 -
  • If your sauce seems too thick, add water a tablespoon at a time until you reach the desired consistency
  • Use a heavy-bottomed pan or Dutch oven to prevent the tomatoes from scorching at the bottom

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