# BUTTER TOFU

This butter tofu recipe is packed with flavors and protein, super filling, great for meal prepping, and can be served with garlic naan or over a bowl of rice.

- Cuisine: Indian
- Category: Soup
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1 cup unsweetened vegan yogurt
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 2 tsp turmeric
- 2 tsp Garam Masala
- 2 tsp salt
- 3 garlic cloves
- 2 tsp ginger, minced
- 2 blocks (500-600 g) tofu
- 1 heaping tbsp vegan butter
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves
- 2 tsp ginger, minced
- 3 tomatoes, diced
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 2 tsp turmeric
- 2 tsp Garam Masala
- 2 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 0.5 cup cashews
- 1 can coconut cream
- garlic naan
- rice
- fresh cilantro

## Instructions

1. Mix yogurt, spices, garlic, and ginger until smooth in a bowl.
2. Break the tofu into chunks and coat with the yogurt mixture.
3. Add vegan butter to a pan over medium-high heat.
4. Add the tofu chunks and fry for a couple of minutes until no liquid is left, then remove from the pan and set aside.
5. Add chopped onion to the same pan and sauté for 2 minutes.
6. Add diced tomatoes, ginger, and garlic and cook until the tomatoes release their liquid.
7. Add tomato paste and spices, then fry for a minute.
8. Add cashews and coconut cream, mix, and blend until completely smooth.
9. Mix in the tofu.
10. Serve over rice or with garlic naan.
11. Garnish with coconut cream and fresh cilantro.

## Equipment

- bowl
- whisk
- pan
- wooden spoon
- immersion blender

## Tips

- Optional: marinate the tofu for at least 30 minutes to allow it to soak up the flavors.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/Ctgwvgvqyb5/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/f5c1746a-6c46-4a07-8a8f-3c066010bed5
- Extracted: 2025-09-23

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