Indian Vegetarian Curried Cauliflower

Delicious, easy, and beautifully presented, this vegetarian dish inspired by Indian cuisine is perfect for potlucks, especially if you love cauliflower and curry.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 283 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ (8 ounce) package cream cheese
• salt to taste
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 teaspoons curry powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1 head cauliflower, broken into small florets
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 (15 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• ½ (14.5 ounce) can tomato sauce

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion to the hot oil and cook until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Add cauliflower and mix into the onion. Continue cooking, stirring every 2 to 3 minutes, for 10 to 15 minutes more. Add garlic and cook 2 more minutes.

Step 2

Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, curry powder, coriander, turmeric, cumin, and cayenne pepper. Cook and stir for 5 more minutes.

Step 3

Mix cream cheese into the skillet with the vegetables. Continue cooking until cauliflower is tender but still a little crunchy, 5 to 10 minutes more. Season with salt and mix in 2 tablespoons cilantro. Garnish with remaining cilantro before serving.