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Tofu Tikka Masala

1 hServes 4Nutri-Score B€€
from @nico.recipes22 imports0 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

4 people
  • firm tofu (patted dry, torn into bite-size pieces)Fresh400 g
  • Greek yogurt (for the marinade)Dairy150 g
  • olive oil (for the marinade)Pantry30 ml
  • lemon juice (freshly squeezed)Produce15 ml
  • ginger (grated)Produce20 g
  • garlic (grated)Produce4 pieces
  • garam masala (divided)Spices8 g
  • ground coriander (divided)Spices6 g
  • ground cumin (divided)Spices6 g
  • turmeric (ground)Spices2 g
  • red pepper flakes (divided)Spices3 g
  • salt (to taste)Spices8 g
  • black pepper (ground)Spices2 g
  • vegetable oil (for frying)Pantry30 ml
  • onion (medium, chopped)Produce2 pieces
  • tomato puree (or tomato passata)Pantry400 g
  • waterOther150 ml
  • heavy cream (or non-dairy cream)Dairy150 ml
  • sugar (if needed)Pantry5 g
  • rice (cooked, for serving)Grains300 g
  • cilantro (fresh, chopped, for serving)Produce15 g

per serving

Nutrition

579kcal

Carbs
66 g
Proteins
20 g
Fat
26 g
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what you’ll use

Tools

  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking tray
  • Oven
  • Frying pan
  • Grater

step by step

Method

  1. Make the marinade

    • In a bowl, combine the yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, grated ginger and garlic.
    • Add the garam masala, ground coriander, ground cumin, turmeric, salt and red pepper flakes and mix well.
    Step 1

  2. Marinate the tofu

    • Pat the tofu dry and tear it into bite-size pieces.
    • Coat the tofu in the marinade until well covered.
    Step 2

  3. Bake the tofu

    • Arrange the tofu on a baking tray without overlapping.
    • Bake until golden and firm.
    Step 3

  4. Sauté the onions

    • Heat the oil in a pan over medium heat.
    • Add the chopped onions and sauté until softened.
    Step 4

  5. Add the aromatics and spices

    • Add the grated ginger and garlic, ground coriander, ground cumin, garam masala and red pepper flakes.
    • Sauté until fragrant.
    Step 5

  6. Simmer the sauce

    • Add the tomato puree and season with salt and black pepper.
    • Simmer until the sauce thickens.
    Step 6

  7. Add water and simmer

    • Pour in the water and simmer, stirring occasionally.
    Step 7

  8. Finish with cream and tofu

    • Stir in the cream.
    • Add the baked tofu and cook until you reach your desired consistency.
    Step 8

  9. Taste and adjust

    • Taste and adjust the salt, chili and cream.
    • Add a touch of sugar if necessary.
    Step 9

  10. Serve

    • Serve with rice, fresh cilantro, a squeeze of lemon juice and a dollop of yogurt.
    Step 10
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