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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
3.7 from 3 votes
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Tofu Tikka Masala is a creamy Vegan version of the popular Indian chicken tikka masala dish.
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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.
🧂 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
🔪 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).
Step 2
Blend to a smooth, thick curry paste.
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.
Step 4
Pour water to the sauce and mix.
Leave the curry to cook for about 5 minutes.
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.
📖 Recipe
Tofu Tikka Masala Recipe
Tofu cubes cooked in a velvety spiced tikka masala sauce. This Indian Curry is filling and totally vegan!
3.67 from 3 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
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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 310Calories 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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- Moringa Pod Curry
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