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tikka masala sauce with tofu cubes in a blue bowl.

Quick Tofu Tikka Masala

Heidi Hoikka
Indian tikka masala sauce with cashew cream.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Servings 4
Calories 210 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 package firm tofu 200grams
  • 1 Onion
  • 2 teaspoon fresh grated ginger
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 teaspoon chili paste
  • 2 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 2 teaspoon garam masala
  • 1 teaspoon cumin powder
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon dried turmeric
  • ½ teaspoon smoked sweet paprika
  • 1 can tomato puree 400g

Cashew cream

  • ½ cup soaked cashews
  • ½ cup water

Instructions
 

  • Start by soaking your cashews in hot water.
  • Dice the onion into small cubes.
  • Fry 3-5 minutes in a pan onion, tofu. tomato paste and all the spices with some soy sauce, water, or oil.
  • Add in the canned tomatoes. Let simmer for another 5 minutes.
  • Make your cashews into a smooth cream in a high-speed blender.
  • Pour the cashew cream into your sauce.
  • Serve with some rice, Naan bread, and a side salad.

Notes

Instead of cashew cream, you can use coconut cream.
Keyword tikka masala, vegan