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By Lydia Belcher
Butter Tofu
4 steps
Prep:20minCook:30min
Serve with 4 slices of naan bread
Updated at: Sat, 03 Jan 2026 13:34:56 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Good
Glycemic Index
59
Moderate
Glycemic Load
71
High
Nutrition per serving
Calories912.5 kcal (46%)
Total Fat36.1 g (52%)
Carbs119.7 g (46%)
Sugars19.7 g (22%)
Protein34.3 g (69%)
Sodium1135.2 mg (57%)
Fiber8.8 g (31%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
4 servings
Baked Tofu
28 oztofu
pressed & cubed
1 Tbspvegetable oil
2 Tbspgreek yogurt
2 Tbspcorn starch
1 tspminced ginger
1 tspminced garlic
1 tspgaram masala
1 tspturmeric
1 tspground cumin
chili powder
to taste, optional
salt
to taste
For the Sauce
2 Tbspbutter
1 Tbspvegetable oil
1onion
diced
1 tspminced ginger
1 tspminced garlic
1 tspground cumin
1 tspgaram masala
1 tspground coriander
1 tspsugar
salt
to taste
1 Tbsptomato paste
To Finish
Instructions
Step 1
In a bowl, add 2 blocks tofu, cubed, 1 tbsp vegetable oil, 2 tbsp vegan yogurt, 2 tbsp corn starch, 1 tsp minced ginger, 1 tsp minced garlic, 1 tsp garam masala, 1 tsp turmeric, 1 tsp ground cumin, chili powder (optional) and salt to taste. Combine and bake at 400F/200C for 20 mins.
Step 2
In the meantime heat 2 tbsp butter & 1 tbsp vegetable oil. Then add 1 onion (diced), 1 tsp minced ginger, 1 tsp minced garlic and sauté until soft. Add 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp garam masala, 1 tsp ground coriander, 1 tsp sugar, salt to taste and 1 tbsp tomato paste. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
Step 3
Then add 1 can crushed canned tomatoes, handful cashews (soaked in hot water for 1 h) & 1/3 cup vegan cream or coconut cream. Blend until smooth and then add the tofu. Cook for 5 mins.
Step 4
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Garnish with coriander and serve with rice and fresh naan.
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