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600 g firm tofu pressed and cut into bite-sized cubes
White Tofu (Hard) 200 G200 g · ฿32.00 -
150 g plain yoghurt or thick plant-based yoghurt
Natural Youghurt150 g · ฿22.00 -
1 onion finely chopped
Onion 500 g.500 g · ฿35.00 -
1 red pepper diced
Red Bell Pepper 120 g120 g · ฿29.00 -
3 cloves garlic minced
Peeled Garlic 80 g80 g · ฿20.00 -
20 g ginger peeled and finely grated
Gingers 80 g.80 kg · ฿19.00 -
2 tsp garam masala divided
Green Curry Paste 80 g80 g · ฿25.00 -
1 tsp ground cumin
No.1 Cumin Seed 45 g45 g · ฿83.50 -
1/2 tsp ground turmeric
Ground Turmeric 100 g100 g · ฿30.00 -
1 tsp chilli powder adjust to taste
Dried Bird's Eye Chili 25 g25 g · ฿0.38 -
400 ml tomato passata
Whole Peeled Tomatoes in Tomato Juice 400 g400 g · ฿69.00 -
2 tbsp cooking oil divided
Soybean oil 1 liter1 litre · ฿48.00 -
1 handful fresh coriander roughly chopped
Coriander.1 piece · ฿14.00 -
300 g basmati rice to serve
Thai Fragrant Rice 100% 5 kg.5 kg · ฿129.00 -
to taste black pepper
Raitip Black Pepper 100 g.100 g · ฿62.00
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Prepare the ingredients
Press the tofu to remove excess moisture, then cut into bite-sized cubes. Chop the onion and red pepper, mince the garlic and grate the ginger. Measure out the spices, tomato passata, coconut milk and yoghurt. Cook the basmati rice according to the packet instructions.
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Marinate the tofu
In a bowl, mix the yoghurt, garlic, ginger, half the garam masala, cumin, turmeric, chilli powder, salt and black pepper. Add the tofu cubes and gently toss to coat. Marinate for at least 20 minutes.
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Cook the tofu
Heat a little cooking oil in a large pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated tofu in a single layer and cook for 3–4 minutes per side until golden and slightly charred. Remove and set aside.
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Make the sauce
In the same pan add the remaining oil if needed. Add the onion and cook for 4–5 minutes until soft. Add the red pepper and cook for another 3 minutes. Stir in the tomato passata and cook for 3 minutes.
- 5
Simmer the curry
Pour in the coconut milk and stir well. Add the remaining garam masala and season with salt and black pepper. Bring to a gentle simmer, then add the cooked tofu. Simmer for 8–10 minutes so the flavours combine and the sauce thickens slightly.
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Garnish and serve
Stir through the lime juice and taste for seasoning. Garnish with fresh coriander and serve hot with steamed basmati rice and lime wedges.

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Allergens and dietary notes
For this recipe: Contains soy from the tofu and milk if made with dairy yoghurt. Check packaged spice blends and sauces for additional allergen declarations.
Useful substitutions
Use firm or extra-firm tofu. A thick plant-based yoghurt can replace dairy yoghurt. Coconut milk provides the creamy sauce; adjust chilli powder to taste.
Storage and reheating⌄
Storage
Cool leftovers promptly and refrigerate the tofu tikka masala in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Store cooked rice separately.
Reheating
Reheat gently in a saucepan until piping hot throughout. Reheat the rice separately until steaming hot. Reheat only once.
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