Keto Cauliflower Mughlai Stew

Recipe makes 6 servings

Ingredients:

Cauliflower:
2 cups cauliflower, cut into small florets
2 Tbsp olive oil
Salt and ground black pepper to taste

Curry:
2 Tbsp olive oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 cinnamon stick, broken in half
4 cloves
1 tsp ginger, grated
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp dry cilantro
2 tsp ground cumin
2 tsp garam masala
1 tsp red pepper flakes
¾ cup almonds, finely chopped
½ cup water
½ cup Greek yogurt
½ cup heavy cream
1 tsp salt
1 Tbsp raisins
2 cups chicken broth
Cilantro, optional topping
Flaked almonds, optional topping

Instructions:

Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Arrange chopped cauliflower over a large baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper and roast for 7-10 minutes. Remove from the oven and set aside.

Grease a large frying pan with olive oil and heat up over medium-high heat. Add chopped onions, cinnamon stick, cloves, ginger, garlic, ground cilantro, cumin powder, garam masala, red pepper flakes, and almonds. Cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Pour in the water and continue to cook for 5 minutes over medium heat.

Next, add Greek yogurt, heavy cream, salt, raisins, and chicken broth. Continue to cook for 10-15 minutes over medium heat.

Stir in the roasted cauliflower. Cook for a couple of minutes more and remove from the heat.

Optionally, garnish with freshly chopped cilantro and almond flakes.

 

Nutritional breakdown per serving  (recipe makes 6 servings)

299 Calories
9g Protein
26g Fat
3.3g Fiber
10.1g Total Carbs
6.8g NET Carbs

Dr. Benjamin Bikman

Author

Dr. Benjamin Bikman, PhD, is a metabolic scientist and professor of Physiology & Developmental Biology, widely recognized for his research on insulin resistance, human metabolism, and metabolic health. As an expert in energy regulation and the hormonal drivers of obesity, he has published numerous studies connecting diet, macronutrient balance, and insulin response. Dr. Bikman is the Co-Founder and Chief Scientist of HLTH Code, where he applies his metabolic research to formulate science-backed nutrition solutions. He is also the author of Why We Get Sick, a leading book on metabolic dysfunction, and is frequently referenced in discussions on low-carb nutrition, protein prioritization, and metabolic wellness.