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indian-inspired

Firm Tofu Tikka Masala

◷ 50 minutes ⚡ 977 kcal
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  • 600 g firm tofu pressed and cut into bite-sized cubes
    White Tofu (Hard) 200 G White Tofu (Hard) 200 G200 g · ฿32.00
  • 150 g plain yoghurt or thick plant-based yoghurt
    Natural Youghurt Natural Youghurt150 g · ฿22.00
  • 1 onion finely chopped
    Onion 500 g. Onion 500 g.500 g · ฿35.00
  • 1 red pepper diced
    Red Bell Pepper 120 g Red Bell Pepper 120 g120 g · ฿29.00
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
    Peeled Garlic 80 g Peeled Garlic 80 g80 g · ฿20.00
  • 20 g ginger peeled and finely grated
    Gingers 80 g. Gingers 80 g.80 kg · ฿19.00
  • 2 tsp garam masala divided
    Green Curry Paste 80 g Green Curry Paste 80 g80 g · ฿25.00
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
    No.1 Cumin Seed 45 g No.1 Cumin Seed 45 g45 g · ฿83.50
  • 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
    Ground Turmeric 100 g Ground Turmeric 100 g100 g · ฿30.00
  • 1 tsp chilli powder adjust to taste
    Dried Bird's Eye Chili 25 g Dried Bird's Eye Chili 25 g25 g · ฿0.38
  • 400 ml tomato passata
    Whole Peeled Tomatoes in Tomato Juice 400 g Whole Peeled Tomatoes in Tomato Juice 400 g400 g · ฿69.00
  • 400 ml coconut milk
    Coconut Milk 100% 250 ml Coconut Milk 100% 250 ml250 ml · ฿32.00
  • 2 tbsp cooking oil divided
    Soybean oil 1 liter Soybean oil 1 liter1 litre · ฿48.00
  • 1 lime juiced, plus wedges to serve
    Lime Pack 4 Lime Pack 44 bag · ฿16.00
  • 1 handful fresh coriander roughly chopped
    Coriander. Coriander.1 piece · ฿14.00
  • 300 g basmati rice to serve
    Thai Fragrant Rice 100% 5 kg. Thai Fragrant Rice 100% 5 kg.5 kg · ฿129.00
  • to taste salt
    Prung Thip Salt (330g) Prung Thip Salt (330g)330 g · ฿0.30
  • to taste black pepper
    Raitip Black Pepper 100 g. Raitip Black Pepper 100 g.100 g · ฿62.00
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  1. 1

    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.

  2. 2

    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.

  3. 3

    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.

  4. 4

    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. 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.

  6. 6

    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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Nutritional information

Calories977 kcal
Protein39.7 g
Carbohydrates111.1 g
Fat47.1 g
Saturated fat25.3 g
Fibre12.4 g
Sugar10 g
Sodium186 mg
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SoyMilk / dairy

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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