Tofu Tikka Masala Recipe
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Jump to RecipeThis easy Tofu Tikka Masala recipe is simple to make at home and is a great plant-based dinner. Skip the delivery and make this delicious Indian spiced dish tonight!
Serve over freshly steamed basmati rice and homemade vegan garlic naan.
I guess we won’t be ordering Indian take out anymore.. because this tikka masala was fantastic!! This recipe was seriously restaurant-quality with the added bonus that you actually know every ingredient that is going into it.
I always associate Indian food with being heavier than I normally eat (probably because I always get samosas) but this dish is full of flavor and is hearty & filling. This is a light tofu dish that is great for any night of the week.
This Dairy Free Tofu Tikka Masala Recipe Is:
- Bright
- Fresh
- Creamy
- Loaded with Flavor
- Perfectly Spiced
- Vegan, Gluten Free, and Vegetarian
- Ready in About 30 minutes!
Easy Weeknight Tofu Recipes
This vegetarian free tofu tikka masala is what I call an Easy Weeknight Meal – which is on your table in about 30 minutes. These quick and simple recipes are perfect for those nights when you want a quick homecooked meal but don’t want to spend hours in the kitchen.
I have so many Easy Weeknight Meals, that are great for the whole family. From soups and stews, to pastas and proteins – a simple meal can be on your table in no time. Even faster than ordering takeout!
What’s In This Vegan Tofu Tikka Masala Recipe?
Be sure to visit the recipe card below for full ingredient amounts and recipe instructions!
- Tofu – I like using high protein tofu for this dish.
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Onion
- Mushrooms
- Bell Peppers
- Coconut Milk: I use unsweetened full-fat coconut milk, which I’d definitely recommend over lite coconut milk. The flavor makes this dish super rich and creamy without any dairy.
- Unsweetened non-dairy yogurt
- Diced Tomatoes: I only use no salt added diced tomatoes, these boxed tomatoes are really great to stock up on!
- Turmeric – a staple in our spice cabinet! I try to add a teaspoon of turmeric into soups, stews, and rice dishes too.
- Cumin
- Garam Masala: I love this amazing garam masala spice blend, which gives this dish an incredible depth of flavor!
- Cilantro
How Do I Make Tofu Tikka Masala Vegan?
- In a large pot, heat olive oil and sauté the onion, garlic, and mushroom for 5-6 minutes on low heat.
- Add the turmeric, cumin, and garam masala to the veggies and sauté for a few more minutes.
- In a blender add the coconut milk, canned tomatoes, bell pepper, yogurt, and combine until smooth.
- Add the sauce from the blender to the pot along with the tofu. Simmer for 15 minutes.
- 5 minutes before serving add the spinach and cilantro to the pot and cover.
- Add Black pepper and cayenne pepper if desired, and serve over basmati rice!
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Tofu Tikka Masala
Ingredients
- 1 17 oz pack of tofu pressed and cubed
- 1 tablespoon sunflower oil
- 1 sweet onion diced
- 6 cloves garlic finely minced
- 1 mushrooms diced
- 1/2 bell pepper diced
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1/2 cup plain unsweetened non-dairy Greek yogurt
- 1/2 bell pepper diced
- 1 14- ounce Diced Tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 2 teaspoons garam masala
- 1 cup fresh baby spinach
- 1 cup fresh cilantro chopped
- Cayenne pepper to taste
- Black Pepper
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat sunflower oil and sauté the onion, garlic, and mushroom for 8 minutes on low heat.
- Add the turmeric, cumin, and garam masala to the veggies and saute for a few more minutes.
- In a blender add the coconut milk, canned tomatoes, bell pepper, yogurt, and combine until smooth.
- Add the sauce from the blender to the pot along with the tofu. Simmer for 15 minutes.
- 5 minutes before serving add the spinach and cilantro to the pot and cover.
- Add Black pepper and cayenne pepper if desired, and serve over basmati rice!
Nutrition
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Delicious recipe! Used coconut oil instead of sunflower and a fresh tomato plus 2 tbsp tomato paste as I didn’t have any canned on hand, worked beautifully!!! Poured over air-fried cauliflower for low carb option, didn’t miss the carbs at all, full of flavor!
This dish is a delicious way to eat less meat
I had this over skinny rice. Superb recipe. And a slice of keto bread. Perfect for my OMAD.
Hi Andrea,
Thank you so much for the review, really glad you enjoyed it! It’s one of our favorite tofu recipes too 🙂
– Kelly
Is basmati rice keto?
Hello Kaye, the rice is not keto or low carb. Only the tofu tikka masala recipe is. You can serve it over riced cauliflower for a low carb option.
And, is it a cup of mushrooms or 1 mushroom?
Hi. Is the nutritional content for the entire recipe of four servings or per serving?
Hello Dorene, the nutritional content is for one serving of the tofu.