Tofu Tikka Masala

Name: Tofu Tikka Masala
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 500 g extra-firm tofu; 30 ml vegetable oil; 1 piece onion, chopped; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 2.5 cm ginger, grated; 1.5 tsp garam masala; 1 tsp ground turmeric; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp ground coriander; 0.5 tsp chili powder (to taste); 1 tsp sweet paprika; 400 g canned crushed tomatoes; 200 ml full-fat coconut milk; 50 g cashews, soaked; 120 ml water (for cashews); 1 tsp sugar (optional); 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish); 1 to taste salt; 1 to taste pepper

Difficulty

medium

Time

Price Category

average

Calories

Medium

This Tofu Tikka Masala is a delicious and creamy vegan take on the classic Indian dish. Crispy pan-fried tofu pieces are bathed in a rich, spicy tomato-based sauce, made irresistibly smooth with coconut milk and cashews. It's the perfect choice for a hearty yet meat-free dinner that's guaranteed to warm your soul. Serve it with rice or naan bread and enjoy the harmony of exotic flavors!

Steps

Prep and Cook Tofu

Press excess water from the tofu using a kitchen towel, then cut into 2-3 cm cubes. Heat 1 tbsp of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the tofu cubes and pan-fry until golden brown and crispy on all sides, about 8-10 minutes. Remove the tofu from the skillet and set aside.

Sauté Aromatics

In the same skillet, add a little more oil if needed. Add the chopped onion and sauté over medium heat until translucent, about 5-7 minutes. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger, and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Simmer the Sauce

Stir in the garam masala, turmeric, cumin, coriander, chili powder, and sweet paprika. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Pour in the crushed tomatoes, coconut milk, the cashews blended with water, sugar, salt, and pepper. Stir well and bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken.

Combine and Serve

Add the cooked tofu cubes back into the sauce and gently stir to combine. Cook for another 2-3 minutes to heat through and allow the tofu to absorb the flavors. Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro before serving. Serve hot with basmati rice or naan bread.

	Per 100g	Per Serving 300g / 10.5 oz
Calories	280 kcal	840 kcal
Protein	12g	36g
Fat	20g	60g
Carbohydrate	12g	36g
Fiber	3g	9g
Sugar	4g	12g

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Tofu Tikka Masala

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ingredients

Steps

Prep and Cook Tofu

Sauté Aromatics

Simmer the Sauce

Combine and Serve

Extra Tips

► For extra crispy tofu, toss it with a little cornstarch before pan-frying or roasting.

► If you like it spicier, add more chili powder or a fresh green chili along with the onion.

► Soak the cashews in hot water for at least 30 minutes to ensure they blend into a super creamy sauce.

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