Masala Herb

Global Food & Travel

  • Home
  • Recipes
  • TRAVEL
  • Contact
  • New? Start HERE!

Tofu Tikka Masala

June 7, 2019 by Helene Dsouza Leave a Comment

873shares
  • Share
  • Tweet
  • Email
Helene Dsouza
Tofu cubes cooked in a velvety spiced tikka masala sauce. This Indian Curry is filling and totally vegan!
Total Time: 15 minutes
0 from 0 votes
Jump to 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

What is Tofu Tikka Masala?

Tofu Tikka Masala is the vegan version of the popular chicken tikka masala, which is an Indian curry.

The curry is based on a spiced cashew curry paste. and water is added to the paste to build up the curry over heat.

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

Tofu Tikka Masala Ingredients

To make this dish easily, I have created a own 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.

Tofu Tikka Masala Recipe

Ingredients to make a quick Tofu Tikka Masala

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

You will only need these 7 ingredients.

  • Tikka Masala Sauce as per this recipe
  • Oil
  • Water
  • Tofu
  • Salt
  • Bay Leaf
  • Cilantro to garnish

I like to use firm or extra firm tofu for this curry.

I cut the tofu into bite sized cubes.

Tofu Tikka Masala Recipe

How to make Tofu Tikka Masala Recipe?

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

Step 1

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.

Step 2

Pour water to the sauce and mix.

Leave the curry to cook for about 5 minutes.

Step 3

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.

More Vegan Curry dinner ideas

  • Masoor Dal Curry
  • Potato Curry
  • Moringa Pod Curry
  • Aloo Matar (Potato and Green Peas) by jcookingodyssey.com

Dear Reader, Did you try the Tofu Tikka Masala Recipe?

Please feel free to share your thoughts and ideas with us in the comment section further below!

PIN to save for later!

Tofu Tikka Masala Recipe
Italian seasoning spices

So you love SPICES and HERBS?


GET 5 FREE SEASONING LESSONS

Type in your email address below.

Including free access to the

Seasoning Members only Club!


SUCCESS!

Check your Inbox for the first email

Here are some more freebies

  • 🎟️ SEASONING CLUB FB Member Access
  • 📱 Recipes from around the World E-Book
  • 🌿Spice, Herb, Seasoning Cheat Sheet
  • 🍯 Printable Jam Labels
  • 🏞️No-Nonsense Travel Checklist
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!
0 from 0 votes
Print Pin Rate
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Indian
Keyword: how to make tofu tikka masala, tofu tikka masala recipe
Prep Time: 3 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 3 servings
Calories: 310kcal
Recipe by: Helene Dsouza

Ingredients

  • 2 Tablespoon Oil
  • 1 cup Tikka Masala Sauce
  • 2 ½ cups Water
  • 1 Teaspoon Salt
  • 1 small Bay Leaf
  • 8.8 ounces Tofu firm or extra firm, cut into cubes
  • Cilantro fresh to garnish, chopped
US Customary – Metric

Instructions

  • Heat up a shallow pan with the oil and add your bay leaf.
  • Pour the Tikka Masala Sauce (defrost if frozen) into the shallow pan wen the oil is getting hot. Stir cook the masala sauce for about a minute or two on a higher heat setting.
  • Pour water into the pan to the tikka masala sauce and mix the water in over medium heat.
  • 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.
  • Season with salt.
  • Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro and serve hot with flatbreads such as nan bread or over cooked rice.

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.
Made this? Get featured!Mention @real.masalaherb or tag #masalaherb!

This post may contain affiliate links that point to things or services that I recommend. This may include Amazon, getyourguide and booking.com. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

873shares
  • Share
  • Tweet
  • Email

about masalaherb
Get to know me & Paul…

MasalaHerb.com as seen on

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating




This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Categories

Home
About
As seen in
Work with me
Contact
Free Newsletter
Terms and Conditions
Privacy Policy

By continuing to use the site, you agree to the use of cookies.

Masala Herb is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com

Copyright © 2021 · Magazine Pro Theme On Genesis Framework · WordPress