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Tofu butter masala recipe

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Tofu butter masala is the vegan version of India's most popular vegetarian recipe Paneer Butter Masala.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian fusion
Servings 3

Ingredients
  

FOR COOKING TOFU

  • 250 grams firm tofu
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper powder
  • 1 tsp cooking oil

FOR GRAVY

  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 green cardamoms
  • 3 cloves
  • 1 black cardamom
  • 1 star anise
  • Small piece of cinnamon
  • Small piece of nutmeg
  • 1 inch ginger
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 2 green chilies
  • 15 cashews
  • 2 green chilies
  • 1 big onion (roughly cut)
  • 3 tomatoes (roughly cut)
  • 3/4 cup water

FOR TEMPERING

  • 2 tbsp butter (vegan)
  • 1 tbsp cooking oil
  • 1/2 tsp caraway seeds or cumin seeds
  • Red chilli powder to taste
  • 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 tbsp coriander powder
  • 1/2 tsp garam masala
  • Salt to taste
  • 1/2 tsp sugar
  • 1 tsp kasuri methi/dry Fenugreek leaves
  • 2 tbsp coriander leaves
  • 1 tbsp fresh cream non dairy

Instructions
 

COOKING OF TOFU

  • Cut tofu into cubes of desired size.
  • Put them in a bowl.
  • Add salt, black pepper powder and oil.
  • Put a lid on the bowl and shake it well.
  • Arrange tofu on a baking tray or baking dish.
  • Bake tofu @180°C for 25 minutes. Instead of baking, you can air fry or shallow fry as well.

PREPARATION OF GRAVY

  • Take a pan and add bay leaf, green cardamoms, cloves, black cardamom, star anise, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, garlic cloves, green chilies,cashews, green chilies, onion, tomatoes and water.
  • Put a lid and let it boil for 15 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat and let it cool down completely.
  • Remove star anise, bay leaf, cinnamon and black cardamom.
  • Then grind it to a fine puree.
  • Pass the puree from the sieve for a smooth texture.

COOKING OF TOFU BUTTER MASALA

  • Add butter and oil in a pan.
  • When butter melts, add caraway or cumin seeds and let them splutter.
  • Add red chilli powder, turmeric powder and coriander powder. Mix.
  • Then add puree and salt.
  • Let it simmer while stirring occasionally.
  • Cook until the gravy thickens and begins to leave the sides of the pan. The another sign is that oil is seen separating from the paste.
  • Time to add tofu and sugar.
  • Give it a good mix.
  • Now add water depending upon your need for gravy.
  • Simmer for a minute.
  • Lastly add garam masala, kasuri methi and coriander leaves. Mix.
  • Transfer in a serving dish and top with vegan fresh cream and sprinkle of coriander leaves.
  • Serve hot with rice, roti or paratha.
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