Full recipe available here.

Ingredients

Tofu Marinade:
• 400g extra-firm tofu, pressed & cubed
• 2 tbsp plain vegan yoghurt
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• ½ tsp turmeric
• ½ tsp smoked paprika
• ½ tsp garam masala
• Pinch of salt

Masala Sauce:
• 1 tbsp oil
• 1 medium onion, finely sliced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 inch ginger, grated
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp garam masala
• ½ tsp chilli powder
• 1 tbsp tomato purée
• 3 fresh tomatoes, chopped
• 200ml full-fat coconut milk
• Salt, to taste
• Fresh coriander, for garnish

Method

  1. Press the tofu, cube, and coat in the yoghurt marinade with spices and lemon juice. Let sit at least 30 mins.

  2. Pan-fry tofu until golden, then set aside.

  3. In the same pan, sauté onion until golden, then add garlic, ginger, and spices. Cook briefly before stirring in tomato purée and chopped tomatoes. Simmer until thickened.

  4. Pour in coconut milk and simmer until creamy. Return tofu to the pan and coat in sauce. Cook for a few more minutes to absorb flavours.

  5. Finish with fresh coriander and serve hot with rice or naan and enjoy!

by Whiterabbit2000

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  1. Whiterabbit2000

    [Full recipe available here.](https://www.plantifulpalate.com/post/vegan-tofu-tikka-masala)

    Ingredients

    Tofu Marinade:
    • 400g extra-firm tofu, pressed & cubed
    • 2 tbsp plain vegan yoghurt
    • 1 tbsp lemon juice
    • 1 tsp ground cumin
    • 1 tsp ground coriander
    • ½ tsp turmeric
    • ½ tsp smoked paprika
    • ½ tsp garam masala
    • Pinch of salt

    Masala Sauce:
    • 1 tbsp oil
    • 1 medium onion, finely sliced
    • 3 garlic cloves, minced
    • 1 inch ginger, grated
    • 1 tsp cumin
    • 1 tsp smoked paprika
    • 1 tsp garam masala
    • ½ tsp chilli powder
    • 1 tbsp tomato purée
    • 3 fresh tomatoes, chopped
    • 200ml full-fat coconut milk
    • Salt, to taste
    • Fresh coriander, for garnish

    Method

    1. Press the tofu, cube, and coat in the yoghurt marinade with spices and lemon juice. Let sit at least 30 mins.

    2. Pan-fry tofu until golden, then set aside.

    3. In the same pan, sauté onion until golden, then add garlic, ginger, and spices. Cook briefly before stirring in tomato purée and chopped tomatoes. Simmer until thickened.

    4. Pour in coconut milk and simmer until creamy. Return tofu to the pan and coat in sauce. Cook for a few more minutes to absorb flavours.

    5. Finish with fresh coriander and serve hot with rice or naan and enjoy!