Vegan Butter Tofu
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Preparation time15 minutes![]()
4 portions
Ingredients
- Includes220g extra firm tofu, cubed, marinated, and baked
- Includes8 tablespoons vegan spread
- Includes1 medium white onion, finely chopped
- Includes2 tablespoons garlic, finely chopped
- Includes1 tablespoon fresh ginger, finely chopped
- Includes1 tablespoon garam masala
- Includes1 tablespoon ground cumin
- Includes1 tablespoon ground turmeric
- Includes1 tablespoon red chili powder
- Includessalt, to taste
- Includes1 cup canned crushed tomatoes
- Includes1 cup Flora Thickened Plant Cream
- Includeswater, optional
- Includes2 cups basmati rice, cooked
- Includes2 tablespoons chopped cilantro, for garnish
For Tofu Marinade:
- Includes1 tablespoon ginger garlic paste
- Includes1 tablespoon lime juice
- Includes1 tablespoon garam masala
- Includes1/4 cup smooth cashew butter
- Includessalt, to taste
Nutritional Guidelines (per serving)
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°C.
- Prep Tofu by pressing it under a heavy pan to release excess water and then cut in cubes.
- Prepare the tofu marinade by mixing all the ingredients and marinating the Tofu cubes.
- Transfer the marinated Tofu cubes to a baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes, remove from the oven and set aside.
- While Tofu is baking, start working on the sauce.
- Add vegan spread to a medium pan on medium heat.
- Once spread has melted, add onion, and sauté until translucent.
- Add garlic and ginger, sauté for 1 minute, then on low heat add all the dry spices, and sauté for a few seconds.
- Now add in crushed tomatoes, stir in well and cook until it is bubbling.
- Add Flora Thickened Plant Cream, mix well and bring the sauce to a boil. Let it simmer for 1-2 minutes.
- At this point you can choose to add some water if the sauce is too thick for your liking.
- Add in baked Tofu cubes and fold them into sauce and cook for about 1-2 minutes.
- Garnish with coriander and lemon slices and serve with hot basmati rice and enjoy!
