Sunday, June 2, 2024
ADVT 
Food

Quick Tofu Tikka Masala

Chef Sadia Darpan, 24 Jan, 2024
  • Quick Tofu Tikka Masala

Servings 3 Total 25 min

Ingredients

1 Tbsp (15 mL) vegetable oil
8.8 oz (250 g) firm tofu, cut into 2 cm pieces 1 Tbsp (15 mL) vegetable oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 Tbsp (6 g) freshly grated ginger
1 tsp (2 g) whole brown mustard seeds
2 Tbsp (12 g) tikka masala spice mix 
1⁄2 tsp salt
1⁄4 tsp chili powder, or less for less spice
1 large tomato, chopped
3⁄4 cup (180 mL) soy cooking cream 
1⁄2 cup (120 mL) unsweetened soy yogurt  1⁄4 cup (32 g) raw cashews, chopped 
3 Tbsp (49 g) tomato paste
1⁄2 lime, juiced 
2 vegan naans 

Directions

Prep 10 min Cook 15 min

1. To a large pan on high heat, add the oil and tofu. Turn it periodically so it gets lightly golden on all sides.

2. Meanwhile, add the oil and onion to a sauté pan pan on medium-high heat. Cook for 3 minutes.

3. Add the ginger and mustard seeds. Cook for 2 more minutes.

4. Add the masala seasoning, salt, and chili and toast for another minute. The dish is spicy, so omit or add less chili if you're not a fan of heat.

5. Add the chopped tomato, cooking cream, yogurt, cashews, and tomato paste. Cook for 7 - 8 minutes.

6. Lastly, add the cooked tofu and stir it through.

7. Squeeze over the lime juice, stir, and serve with naan or rice. Enjoy!

Storage

Keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

MORE Food ARTICLES

Butter Chicken

Butter Chicken

A delicious Punjabi staple Butter Chicken infused with spices and various flavours is a must try. Best enjoyed with Naan or rice. 

Hara Bhara Kebab

Hara Bhara Kebab

Try this delicious veggie spin on a meaty favourite-Kebab by Chef Kishore Rangan. Bursting with the goodness of Spinach, peas, and soya as well as khoya it is certainly a delicious appetizer. 

Hara Bhara kebab

Try these delicious veggie spin on a meaty favourite-Kebab by Chef Kishore Rangan. Bursting with the goodness of Spinach, peas, and soya as well as khoya it is certainly a delicious appetizer. 

Grilled Lamb Ribs Masala

Grilled Lamb Ribs Masala

This is a beautiful recipe where lamb ribs are marinated using Indian spices and served with an Indian spice-infused chutney or sauce.

Egg Szechuan Noodle

Egg Szechuan Noodle

Szechuan noodles is an amazing fusion of Indian and Chinese. This dish is made with the Szechuan sauce, stir fry vegetables, scrambled egg and cooked noodles. You can also use chicken or prawn to make it non-vegetarian noodles.

Prawn Roast

Prawn Roast

A must try recipe for all seafood lovers. You may have tried seafood many atimes but not roasted and infused with exotic spices and bursting with flavor. Impress your friends and family with a recipe by Bobby Geetha.