Description
Whole roasted cauliflower, served with a thick creamy Indian Masala Sauce. A perfect centerpiece for the holiday season, this dish is sure to wow the crowd. Exotic yet easy to make. Can be made ahead of time.Vegan & Gluten-Free but full of rich flavors and aroma.
Ingredients
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- 1 whole cauliflower head
- 2 large onions, diced
- 5 tomatoes, diced
- 1/2 cup cashews, soaked in 1/2 cup almond milk
- 1 tsp ginger chopped
- 1 tsp garlic copped
- 2 tbsp oil
- 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
- 2 black cardamoms
- 1 green cardamom
- 3 cloves
- 4 peppercorn
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- 1 tsp red chilly powder (optional)
- 1/2 tsp garam masala
- 1 tbsp cilantro, chopped
- 1 tsp roasted sesame seeds (optional)
- Salt to taste
- 2 cups water
Instructions
- Heat Instant Pot to “Saute.” Add oil, cumin seeds, cloves, peppercorns, black cardamoms, green cardamom and bay leaf. Stir.
- Add onions. Add ginger garlic. Add salt and cook until onions are translucent.
- Add in the spices at this point, coriander powder, chilly powder, and turmeric. Cook for another 2 minutes while stirring occasionally.
- Add in the chopped tomatoes and mix well. Cook until the the oil starts separating. Remove the bay leaf and black cardamoms.
- If you have an immersion blender, throw in the cashews and milk and blend into a smooth paste. Slow add hot water..
- If you don thave an immersion blender than make a use your blender to make a smooth paste, adding hot water slowly.
- Now thoroughly wash the cauliflower and remove the bottom.
- Add the trivet and a cup of water to the Instant Pot.
- Set Instant Pot to High “Pressure” for 00:00 minutes. Turn valve to Seal. When the timer goes off, turn valve to Vent to Quick release the pressure.
- Keep Instant Pot open and allow the cauliflower to cool.
- Plate the Cauliflower in a serving dish and pour half the sauce made earlier.
- You may choose to broil the dressed cauliflower for a couple minutes.
- Garnish it with cilantro, garam masala and roasted sesame seeds.
Freezer Meal
- To make ahead or turn into a freezer meal: Make as directed and then pour into a glass jar or glass container. Freeze or refrigerate until ready to eat.
- Thaw it if frozen or warm it up in a sauce pan before use.
Notes
Can be served with Rice or any Indian flatbread.
- Prep Time: 0 hours
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- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 161
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 16
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 5
- Cholesterol: 0