Tofu Tikka Masala
1 (14-ounce) block extra-firm tofu, pressed and cubed
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon grated ginger
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon garam masala
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to your spice preference)
1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 (14-ounce) can full-fat coconut milk
1/2 cup vegetable broth
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Salt and black pepper to taste
For the Coconut Rice
1 cup basmati rice
1 (14-ounce) can full-fat coconut milk
1/2 cup water
1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Prep the Tofu: Drain and press the tofu for at least 15 minutes. Cut into 1-inch cubes.
Marinate the Tofu (Optional): For extra flavor, marinate the tofu in a mixture of 1/4 cup plain yogurt, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 teaspoon garam masala, and a pinch of salt for at least 30 minutes.
Cook the Rice
Rinse rice thoroughly. Combine rice, coconut milk, water, and salt in a medium saucepan.
Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.
Make the Tikka Masala Sauce:
Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
Add garlic and ginger and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
Stir in cumin, coriander, garam masala, turmeric, and cayenne pepper, and cook for another 30 seconds.
Add diced tomatoes, coconut milk, and vegetable broth. Bring to a simmer.
Cook the Tofu
If not marinated, toss tofu with a bit of olive oil, garam masala, and salt.
In a separate skillet, heat a bit of oil and cook the tofu until golden brown on all sides.
Assemble the Tikka Masala:
Add the cooked tofu to the simmering sauce.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Let simmer for 5-10 minutes to allow flavors to blend.
Serve: Stir in fresh cilantro. Serve the hot Tofu Tikka Masala over a bed of fluffy coconut rice.
Optional Garnishes
Extra cilantro
Lime wedges
Naan bread
Plain yogurt
Tips
Spiciness: Adjust the amount of cayenne pepper for your preferred heat level.
Creamier Sauce: For extra richness, stir in a dollop of heavy cream or vegan cashew cream at the end.
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First attack of the event!
This is Mince from my friendo, @zirkkun !!! (Their artfight acc here)
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mincemeat pie? but with no meat? (scottish confused noises)
Yep! Once again we Yanks have bastardized a perfectly good dish. 😂
This is more or less what I'm used to having for dessert on Christmas day. "Mincemeat Pie is a traditional dessert containing fruit, pecans, brandy and citrus zest."
My mother wasn't much of a cook (and I can't criticize because I'm too lazy to do much of it), so she simply put a jar of ready-to-use "mincemeat" into a frozen pie crust and popped that sucker in the oven for however long it needed to bake. It's mostly raisins, apples, molasses, and orange and lemon peel with cinnamon, clove, and probably nutmeg and other spices. I love it!
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