Close X
Saturday, November 23, 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

Sanjeev Kapoor's 'BROWN RICE PHIRNI' Recipe

Add remaining milk, mix well and cook, stirring continuously, till the mixture thickens. Transfer the phirni into a serving bowl and serve warm. 

Black Tea Cinnamon Truffle

Roll the truffles in cocoa powder and store in an airtight container in a cool place for up to three weeks.

Mushroom and Spinach Rice

Mushroom and Spinach Rice

Cook stirring often for about four to five minutes until the onions are soft and browning at the edges.

Cranberry and Lemon Chutney

 This can be stored in an airtight container in a refrigerator for up to 3 months.

Simple Home-Style Dal with Pumpkin

Stir in the fresh coriander leaves and lime juice. Transfer to a serving bowl, serve hot.

TAPIOCA & RICE PUDDING WITH PEACH COMPOTE

Pour the pudding in individual serving dishes and garnish with the peach compote. Serve warm or cold.