
By plantbaes
Easy Vegan Butter Chicken with Tofu
7 steps
Prep:5minCook:17min
This easy vegan butter chicken with tofu features a rich blend of spices and creamy coconut milk, served with rice or naan. A comforting and high-protein meal for any occasion!
Updated at: Mon, 16 Dec 2024 23:13:42 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Great
Glycemic Index
28
Low
Glycemic Load
6
Low
Nutrition per serving
Calories394.6 kcal (20%)
Total Fat25.1 g (36%)
Carbs21.1 g (8%)
Sugars6.3 g (7%)
Protein22.9 g (46%)
Sodium443 mg (22%)
Fiber5.7 g (20%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
2 servings

¾ tspgaram masala

½ tspground coriander

⅛ tspground cloves

½ tsphot chili powder

½ tspground cardamom

½ tspturmeric

1 Tbspoil
or vegan butter, I used olive oil

0.5yellow onion
medium, finely diced

1 Tbspginger minced

3cloves garlic
minced

3 Tbsptomato paste

1 cuplight coconut milk

½ tspmaple syrup
optional

14 ozextra firm tofu
broken into chunks

1 Tbspfresh lemon juice

salt
to taste

pepper
to taste

¼ cupcilantro
finely chopped

2 Tbspdairy-free yogurt
I used soy
Instructions
Step 1
Prep: For this recipe, I recommend preparing your onions, garlic, ginger, and spices before starting cooking. This is optional: to save time, I like to multiply the spices to get 10 servings to avoid measuring them every time. You can use the adjustable serving size above the ingredient list, add them all to a jar, and stir to combine. Keep the jar, sealed in the pantry for weeks. If using the spice mix, scoop 1 tbsp to make this recipe for two people.
Step 2
Heat a large pan to medium to low heat. Add the oil and onions. Cook for 3 minutes.
Step 3
Add the minced garlic and ginger, cook for another 2 minutes until fragrant.
Step 4
Add the spices a pinch of salt, and tomato paste, cook for another 2 minutes, while stirring until the tomato paste darkens in color.
Step 5
Add the coconut milk and maple syrup (if using). Stir until all the ingredients are fully integrated.
Step 6
Using your hands break the tofu into chunks, I like to make different size chunks. Add to the sauce and make sure all the tofu is thoroughly coated. Let it simmer for 10 minutes covered, stirring regularly.
Step 7
Stir in the lemon juice, and adjust the salt & pepper to taste. Top with fresh cilantro and yogurt, and serve with rice and greens or naan.
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