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Vegan Paneer Tikka Masala

Indian tofu recipe with masala sauce
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Prep Time: 6 hours
Cook Time: 1 hour
Servings: 4
Calories: 213kcal
Author: Alyona

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz tofu, firm, 1 pack
  • 1 onion, medium, cubed
  • 1 carrot, medium, cubed
  • 1 piece ginger, 1 inch, pressed in garlic press
  • 2 cloves garlic, pressed in garlic press
  • 8 oz coconut milk
  • 15 oz tomato sauce
  • 1 tsp garlic, granulated
  • 1 tsp onion, powdered
  • 1 tsp curry powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp coriander
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp chili pepper

Instructions

  • A few hours before cooking drain tofu and place in freezer for 4 hours
  • Unfreeze tofu for 2 hours, draining liquid, then cut into cubes and remove excess liquid with towel
  • Bake tofu in an oven at 375°F (190°C) until golden brown
  • In a saucepan simmer onions, carrots, garlic and all spices until brown
  • Add coconut milk, tomato sauce, and tofu
  • Cook for 30 minutes on low heat
  • Serve with your choice of rice
  • Garnish with fresh cilantro and papadum

Nutrition

Calories: 213kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 8gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 527mgPotassium: 575mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 3264IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 124mgIron: 4mg