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    Tofu Tikka Masala

    June 7, 2019 by Helene Dsouza 6 Comments

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    Helene Dsouza
    Tofu cubes cooked in a velvety spiced tikka masala sauce. This Indian Curry is filling and totally vegan!
    Total Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Prep Time: 3 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 12 minutes minutes
    3 servings
    RECIPE
    Tofu Tikka Masala Recipe

    Tofu Tikka Masala is a creamy Vegan version of the popular Indian chicken tikka masala dish.

    Tofu Tikka Masala Recipe
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    • 📕 What is Tofu Tikka Masala?
    • 🧂 Ingredients
    • 🔪 How to make it?
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    📕 What is Tofu Tikka Masala?

    Tofu Tikka Masala is the vegan version of the popular chicken tikka masala.

    The curry is based on a spiced cashew curry paste. And water is added to the paste to build up the curry overheat.

    The tofu cubes are then added to the curry during the cooking process.

    Tofu Tikka Masala Recipe

    🧂 Ingredients

    To make this dish easily, I have created a recipe for the tikka masala sauce which you can get here.

    However, these are the ingredients just for the curry paste again:

    Cashews, Turmeric, Onion, Tomato, Ginger, Garlic, Red Chili Pepper, Cumin, Coriander, Black Pepper and Cinnamon.

    The Vegan Tikka Masala Sauce can be frozen in batches.

    I usually prepare large amounts of the tikka masala sauce because that way I can use it to prepare other tikka masala dishes such as a vegetable tikka masala.

    Prepare the Tikka Masala Sauce within 15 minutes by using the previously prepared tikka masala sauce to save time.

    Ingredients for the tofu tikka masala

    • Tikka Masala Sauce (curry paste)
    • Oil
    • Water
    • Tofu - I like to use firm or extra firm tofu for this curry. I cut the tofu into bite sized cubes.
    • Salt
    • Bay Leaf
    • Cilantro to garnish
    Tofu Tikka Masala Recipe

    🔪 How to make it?

    Follow these steps to prepare this tofu tikka masala from scratch within minutes.

    Step 1

    Place all the curry paste ingredients into a blender jar or food processor (cashews, onion, tomato, ginger garlic + spices).

    combine ingredients in a blender for the tikka masala paste

    Step 2

    Blend to a smooth, thick curry paste.

    smooth tikka masala saucewith cashew

    Step 3

    Heat up a shallow pan with the oil, add the bay leaf and pour in the tikka masala sauce.

    Stir cook the sauce for a minute.

    cook bay leaf in oil and add tikka masala sauce

    Step 4

    Pour water to the sauce and mix.

    Leave the curry to cook for about 5 minutes.

    cook tikka masala

    Step 5

    Add the tofu cubes to the curry, mix well and alow the curry to thicken.

    The curry will be ready soon after.

    Pick out the bay leaf and discard.

    Garnish with some cilantro before you serve the curry hot with flat bread or over rice.

    tofu in tikka masala

    📖 Recipe

    Tofu Tikka Masala Recipe

    Tofu Tikka Masala Recipe

    Tofu cubes cooked in a velvety spiced tikka masala sauce. This Indian Curry is filling and totally vegan!
    4.50 from 4 votes
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Asian, Indian
    Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan
    Prep Time: 3 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 12 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Servings: 3 servings
    Calories: 310kcal
    Recipe by: Helene Dsouza

    Ingredients

    Tikka Masala Sauce (Curry Paste)

    • 1 cup Cashews whole, unsalted
    • 1 large Onion
    • 2 medium Tomatoes
    • 1 Tablespoon Ginger + Garlic *see Notes
    • 1 Teaspoon Turmeric Ground
    • ½ Teaspoon Red Chili Pepper or Cayenne, ground
    • 1 Teaspoon Cumin Seeds Ground
    • 1 Teaspoon Coriander Seeds Ground
    • ¼ Teaspoon Black Pepper Ground
    • ¼ Teaspoon Cinnamon Ground or Cassia, ground

    For the Tofu Tikka

    • 2 Tablespoon Oil
    • 1 small Bay Leaf
    • 2 ½ cups Water
    • 8.8 ounces Tofu firm or extra firm, cut into cubes
    • 1 Teaspoon Salt
    • Cilantro Fresh fresh to garnish, chopped
    US - Metric

    Instructions

    Tikka Masala Sauce (Curry Paste)

    • Place all the tikka masala sauce ingredients into a blender jar or food processor. Blend to a smooth thick paste. You can also watch my Tikka masala sauce recipe video.
      1 cup Cashews, 1 large Onion, 2 medium Tomatoes, 1 Tablespoon Ginger + Garlic, 1 Teaspoon Turmeric Ground, ½ Teaspoon Red Chili Pepper, 1 Teaspoon Cumin Seeds Ground, 1 Teaspoon Coriander Seeds Ground, ¼ Teaspoon Black Pepper Ground, ¼ Teaspoon Cinnamon Ground

    For the Tofu Tikka

    • Heat up a pan with the oil and add your bay leaf.
      2 Tablespoon Oil, 1 small Bay Leaf
    • Pour the Tikka Masala Sauce (defrost if frozen) into the pan when the oil is getting hot. Stir cook the masala sauce for about a minute on a higher heat setting.
    • Pour water into the pan to the tikka masala sauce and mix the water in over medium heat.
      2 ½ cups Water
    • Leave to cook for about 5 minutes or until the curry thickens. Stir frequently to check if the curry is not burning on.
    • Add your tofu cubes to the cooking curry and cook for another 5 minutes or so. Stir frequently to avoid the curry from burning on at the bottom.
      8.8 ounces Tofu
    • Season with salt.
      1 Teaspoon Salt
    • Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro and serve hot with flatbreads such as nan bread or over cooked rice.
      Cilantro Fresh

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Tofu Tikka Masala Recipe
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 310 Calories from Fat 171
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 19g29%
    Saturated Fat 4g20%
    Sodium 790mg33%
    Carbohydrates 9g3%
    Fiber 4g16%
    Sugar 6g7%
    Protein 9g18%
    Vitamin A 12420IU248%
    Vitamin C 6.6mg8%
    Calcium 221mg22%
    Iron 3mg17%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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