Vegan Butter 'Chicken' with Baked Tofu

22g protein · 40 min · 569 kcal

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.

40 min4 servings569 kcal

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. 1

    Soak the raw cashews in boiling water to soften. Set aside.

  2. 2

    Line a baking tray and preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

  3. 3

    Add all the baked tofu ingredients to a large bowl and mix.

  4. 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. 5

    Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large pot over high heat. Cook the onion, garlic, jalapeño, and ginger until lightly golden.

  6. 6

    Add in the spices and cook for 1 more minute, stirring throughout to toast them.

  7. 7

    Then add the remaining curry ingredients, including the drained cashews.

  8. 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. 9

    Once the tofu is golden, remove it from the oven and add it to the pot. Give it a gentle stir.

  10. 10

    Serve with naan or rice. Enjoy!

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