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Cauliflower Coconut Masala

A fragrant cauliflower masala made with garam masala and full-fat coconut milk, served over basmati rice with peas and topped with chopped cilantro.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 2 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 2 Tbspbutteruse Earth Balance or coconut oil for vegan
  • 1 yellow onionchopped
  • 4 clovesgarlicminced
  • 1 jalapenofinely chopped
  • 2- inchpiece fresh gingerpeeled and minced
  • 3 Tbspgaram masala
  • 1 tspkosher salt
  • 128- oz can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 Tbspsugar
  • 1 head cauliflowerchopped into bite-sized pieces
  • 114- oz can full-fat coconut milk
  • basmati rice
  • frozen peas
  • chopped cilantro

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Cook basmati rice according to package instructions and heat frozen peas according to package instructions; keep warm.
  2. In a large pan over medium-low heat, melt 2 Tbsp butter (use Earth Balance or coconut oil for vegan).
  3. Add 1 yellow onion (chopped), 4 cloves garlic (minced), and 1 jalapeño (finely chopped). Sauté, stirring occasionally, until the onion is translucent and begins to brown around the edges, about 6–7 minutes.
  4. Add the minced 2-inch piece of fresh ginger, 3 Tbsp garam masala, and 1 tsp kosher salt. Sauté, stirring constantly, for 30–60 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Stir in the 128-oz can crushed tomatoes and 1 Tbsp sugar. Increase heat to bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce heat to maintain a gentle simmer and cover.
  6. Stir in 1 head cauliflower (chopped into bite-sized pieces). It may seem thick at first; the cauliflower will release liquid as it cooks.
  7. Cover and simmer until the cauliflower is tender, about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
  8. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the 114-oz can full-fat coconut milk until fully combined.
  9. Serve the cauliflower coconut masala over the cooked basmati rice with the heated frozen peas on the side, and top with plenty of chopped cilantro.