You might also like these recipes for tofu makhani, vegan dal makhani and creamy cauliflower curry. Cauliflower Makhani Dosa Crepes are a new spin on two classic Indian favorites: gobi makhani, and, of course, dosa, that spongy, delicious crepe so omnipresent across south India and south Indian restaurants anywhere in the world. A makhani gravy is a buttery, rich concoction into which you can mix almost any vegetable or lentil in the world for a flavorful dish. A popular restaurant dish, it is as much a treat for the eyes as it is for the tummy, with that rich, signature orange color and those spicy, slightly tangy, slightly bitter, and slightly sweet notes that produce the perfect yin-yang for your tastebuds. My Cauliflower Makhani is easy to make but it doesn’t skip on flavor. Also keep in mind that this vegan Cauliflower Makhani, made creamy and smooth with nuts, is way healthier than the traditional version made with cream and butter. I usually serve makhani with a naan bread or just rice. And a dosa is usually eaten with a coconut chutney or a south Indian dal known as a sambar, or both. But in the city of my birth, Bombay, the land of legendary street food, eating a dosa with a spicy gravy like a tikka masala or a makhani has become somewhat de rigueur. And once you’ve eaten these Cauliflower Makhani Dosa Crepes, you will know just why. The dosa I most often make at home is the classic south Indian dosa, with black gram lentils and rice, but for this easy cauliflower makhani recipe you can also use my instant dosa crepes, made with chickpea flour and whole wheat flour. This recipe requires no soaking or blending or fermentation, and you can go from empty bowl to piping hot dosas in five minutes straight. The best part is, it is still very nutritious. If you are gluten-free, try making a more coconut chutney and then pair it with the cauliflower makhani. Check to get new recipe updates by email.
If you want a variation of a paneer makhani/dosa combination sold by street vendors, try my tofu makhani with these dosa crepes. But I find the slightly crunchy cauliflower just perfect in this silky gravy.
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