Tofu Tikka Masala
Directions
- 1Prepare the tofu marinade by mixing yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, grated ginger and garlic, garam masala, ground coriander, ground cumin, turmeric, salt and red pepper flakes.
- 2Cut the tofu into cubes and marinate them in the prepared mixture.
- 3Spread the marinated tofu on a baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes until golden.
- 4Meanwhile, prepare the masala sauce by heating olive oil in a saucepan and sautéing chopped onions, grated ginger and garlic, ground coriander, cumin, garam masala, and red pepper flakes.
- 5Add tomato puree, salt, pepper, and water to the sauce and bring to a simmer.
- 6Stir in heavy cream and sugar (optional).
- 7Add the baked tofu to the sauce and simmer for a few minutes.
- 8Serve the tofu tikka masala over rice, garnished with cilantro and lemon juice.
Ingredients
- 500 grams firm or extra firm tofu
- 120 grams Greek yogurt or non-dairy yogurt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 cm ginger
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon garam masala or curry powder
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon turmeric
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes or chili powder
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 medium onions
- 1 inch ginger
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 teaspoons ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 500 grams tomato puree or passata
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 twists black pepper
- 0.5 liter water
- 120 grams heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1 lemon juice
- 1 cilantro
- 1 yogurt
- 1 basmati rice
Equipment
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