Vegan Tikka Masala

Name: Vegan Tikka Masala
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: Asian, Indian
Ingredients: 28 ounces Extra Firm Tofu ((800g) pressed for 20-30 minutes); 1 cup Raw Cashews ((150g)); 1/3 cup Water ((80ml)); 1 Tbsp Lemon Juice; 1 Tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar; 2 tsp Garam Masala; 1/4 tsp Cayenne Pepper; 1 tsp Turmeric; 1 tsp Salt; 1 Tbsp Fresh Ginger (Grated); 4 Cloves Garlic (Crushed); 2 Tbsp Vegan Butter; 1 Medium Onion (White, Yellow or Brown, Chopped); 1 Birds Eye Chili (Seeded and Chopped); 1 Tbsp Garam Masala; 1 tsp Cumin; 1 tsp Coriander Powder; 1/2 tsp Cayenne Pepper; 2 and 1/2 cups Crushed Tomatoes ((600ml)); 1 cup Canned Coconut Cream ((240ml) Unsweetened); 1/2 Tbsp Coconut Sugar; Sea Salt (To Taste); Basmati Rice; Fresh Chopped Cilantro

Instructions

Prep:40minCook:20min

This is the best vegan tikka masala recipe ever! It tastes just as good (or better) than a restaurant and it's so easy to make at home. Rich and creamy and made with tofu and cashews for a fabulous Indian inspired dinner.

Updated at: Wed, 22 Apr 2026 21:03:53 GMT