Vegan Butter 'Chicken' with Baked Tofu

This veganized butter chicken is sure to become a new dinner favourite! It's beautifully spiced and wonderfully creamy. The grilled tofu has a great texture, bursting with flavour, while the blended cashews and coconut milk add a velvety creaminess to this delicious curry.
Ingredients
- 15.873 oz firm tofu
- 1/2 cup unsweetened soy yogurt
- 2 tsp garam masala
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1/2 tsp fresh turmeric
- 1 pinch salt
- 1/4 cup raw cashews
- 1 Tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 large onion
- 5 garlic clove
- 1 jalapeño
- 2 tsp grated fresh ginger
- 1 1/2 Tbsp garam masala
- 1 1/2 Tbsp ground coriander
- 1 1/2 Tbsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 2/3 cup canned diced tomatoes
- 1 2/3 cup canned full-fat coconut milk
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 1/2 Tbsp agave syrup
- 2 vegan naan
Instructions
- 1
Soak the raw cashews in boiling water to soften. Set aside.
- 2
Line a baking tray and preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 3
Add all the baked tofu ingredients to a large bowl and mix.
- 4
Transfer to the baking tray and bake for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring once or twice. Keep an eye on it to prevent burning.
- 5
Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large pot over high heat. Cook the onion, garlic, jalapeño, and ginger until lightly golden.
- 6
Add in the spices and cook for 1 more minute, stirring throughout to toast them.
- 7
Then add the remaining curry ingredients, including the drained cashews.
- 8
Blend everything using an immersion blender or transfer to a standing blender to blend until smooth. Let simmer over low, and cover with a lid.
- 9
Once the tofu is golden, remove it from the oven and add it to the pot. Give it a gentle stir.
- 10
Serve with naan or rice. Enjoy!
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