Tofu Tikka Masala

30m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 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.
  2. 2Cut the tofu into cubes and marinate them in the prepared mixture.
  3. 3Spread the marinated tofu on a baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes until golden.
  4. 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.
  5. 5Add tomato puree, salt, pepper, and water to the sauce and bring to a simmer.
  6. 6Stir in heavy cream and sugar (optional).
  7. 7Add the baked tofu to the sauce and simmer for a few minutes.
  8. 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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