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Butter cauliflower chickpeas curry bowl with rice and mint cilantro sauce drizzle

Butter Cauliflower Chickpeas with Mint Cilantro Sauce

Butter Cauliflower Chickpeas is a creamy, hearty curry-style dish with roasted cauliflower, chickpeas, and a fresh mint cilantro sauce. It is a comforting choice for an easy weeknight meal with rich flavors and contrasting textures.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Indian-Inspired
Calories: 392
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Butter Cauliflower
  • 1-2 tablespoons avocado oil
  • 1 head cauliflower, cut into florets (about 3 cups)
  • 1 teaspoon each cumin, garam masala, and curry powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Butter Sauce
  • 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 jar butter chicken sauce (24.5 oz / 695 g) or homemade
Mint Cilantro Sauce
  • 1/4 cup packed mint leaves
  • 1/4 cup packed cilantro
  • 1/2 cup mayo or plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 small chunk of jalapeño, optional
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • juice of 1 lime

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Combine the cauliflower florets with avocado oil, cumin, garam masala, curry powder, smoked paprika, and kosher salt until evenly coated.
  2. Roast the seasoned cauliflower at 425°F (218°C) for 20 minutes in the air fryer, or for 30 minutes in the oven, until browned and roasted.
  3. Blend the mint, cilantro, mayo or Greek yogurt, garlic, jalapeño if using, salt, and lime juice until smooth.
Cooking
  1. Warm the butter chicken sauce and chickpeas together in a large skillet. Lightly mash some chickpeas with a potato masher if desired for added texture.
  2. Stir the roasted cauliflower into the skillet mixture.
Serving
  1. Serve the butter cauliflower chickpeas over rice and finish with the mint cilantro sauce.

Notes

Blend the mint cilantro sauce until smooth for an even texture that coats the dish well.