Creamy Butter Tofu made with firm tofu, soy yogurt, garam masala, ground cumin, ground coriander, turmeric root, salt, cashews, vegetable oil, onion, garlic cloves, jalapeno, ginger, garam masala, ground coriander, ground cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, canned tomatoes, coconut milk, tomato paste, agave syrup, vegan naan

Creamy Butter Tofu

This veganized butter chicken alternative is a cozy dinner favorite! Beautifully spiced and incredibly creamy, it features grilled tofu for great texture. Blended cashews and coconut milk add a velvety smoothness to this flavorful curry, perfectly paired with warm naan.

4 servings
Updated

Price per Serving

AUD: A$ 7.87
EUR: € 4.79
GBP: £ 4.11
USD: $ 5.21
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#creamy#savory#aromatic#baked-tofu#comfort-food#high-protein#one-pot-sauce#indian-inspired#nut-free-option#meal-prep-friendly

Instructions

  1. 1

    Soak cashews (33 g) in boiling water until softened.

  2. 2

    Preheat oven to 200°C and line a baking tray.

  3. 3

    In a bowl, combine firm tofu (450 g), soy yogurt (130 g), garam masala (2 tsp), ground cumin (1 tsp), ground coriander (1 tsp), turmeric root (0.5 tsp), and salt (1 pinch).

  4. 4

    Spread tofu on the tray and bake for 20 minutes until golden.

  5. 5

    Heat vegetable oil (1 tbsp) in a pot. Sauté onion (1), garlic cloves (5 clove), jalapeno (1), and ginger (2 tsp) until golden.

  6. 6

    Add garam masala (1.5 tbsp), ground coriander (1.5 tbsp), ground cumin (1.5 tbsp), cayenne pepper (0.25 tsp), and salt (1 tsp). Toast spices for 1 minute.

  7. 7

    Add canned tomatoes (400 g), coconut milk (400 ml), tomato paste (65 g), agave syrup (0.5 tbsp), and the drained cashews.

  8. 8

    Blend sauce with an immersion blender until smooth. Simmer on low heat.

  9. 9

    Stir in the baked tofu and serve with naan (2 vegan).

Nutrition Facts

Per portion

569
kcal
22
Protein (g)
49
Carbs (g)
35
Fat (g)

Macronutrients

Saturated Fat 18 g
Monounsaturated Fat 10 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 8 g
Fiber 10 g
Sugars 14 g

Micronutrients

iron
9mg
201% DV
sodium
901mg
156% DV
calcium
445mg
137% DV
potassium
1056mg
90% DV
vitamin a
55mcg
24% DV
vitamin c
27mg
122% DV
vitamin k
24mcg
80% DV

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