By Sarah Cobacho
BUTTER CHICKEN (VEGAN)
14 steps
Prep:45min
Butter chicken (murgh makhani) is an iconic meal created in the 1950s in New Delhi. It used to be Cam’s favourite dish before going vegan, and after many trials, we've finally found THE recipe to truly satisfy his cravings! You absolutely have to give this plant-based and nutritious recipe a go!
Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 12:04:30 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Great
Glycemic Index
35
Low
Glycemic Load
14
Moderate
Nutrition per serving
Calories438.4 kcal (22%)
Total Fat24.6 g (35%)
Carbs39.9 g (15%)
Sugars9.4 g (10%)
Protein21.6 g (43%)
Sodium298.5 mg (15%)
Fiber5.7 g (20%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
4 servings
Tofu Marinade
1 cupSoy yogurt
3 clovesminced garlic
1 Tbspminced ginger
2 Tbspgaram masala
1 tspchilli powder
1 Tbspcornstarch
salt
600gtofu
Sauce
2 Tbspbutter
1yellow onion
diced
3garlic cloves
minced
1 Tbspginger minced
1 ½ tspgaram masala
1 tspground coriander
¼ tspground cloves
1 tsphot chilli powder
1 tspground cardamom
1 tspturmeric
2 Tbsptomato paste
½ cupcashew
soaked and drained
1 cupsoy milk
1can tomatoes diced
½ Tbspmaple syrup
1 Tbsplemon juice
To Serve
Instructions
Step 1
Break the tofu apart into chunks.
Step 2
For optimal texture, freeze, thaw, and squeeze out the excess water. This step is optional.
Step 3
Mix in the marinade ingredients, add the tofu chunks and stir until thoroughly coated. Allow marinating in the fridge for 2 hours to overnight.
Step 4
Preheat the oven to 392 degrees F (200 C).
Step 5
Spread the tofu chunks on a baking tray and cook for 20 minutes.
Step 6
To a pot on medium heat, add the butter and onions. Cook for 5 minutes.
Step 7
Add the garlic and ginger and cook for 2 minutes.
Step 8
Add the spices. Cook for 1 minute, stirring continuously.
Step 9
Add the tomato paste and cook for 1 minute, until the paste gets a darker colour.
Step 10
Add diced tomatoes, soy milk, and maple syrup. Cook covered for 5 minutes.
Step 11
Add the sauce to a blender with the cashews. Blend until perfectly smooth.
Step 12
Transfer the tofu and the sauce to the pot.
Step 13
Cook on low heat for 5 minutes, add the lemon juice and adjust salt and pepper to taste.
Step 14
Serve with rice and fresh coriander. Enjoy!
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