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White rice to left half of plate and butter tofu masala to right of plate with chopped green cilantro sprinkled on top.

Tofu Butter Masala

Deb Burns
Vegetarian twist on traditional butter chicken.
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 4 hours
Cook Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Servings 6
Calories 262 kcal

Ingredients
  

Tofu marinde

  • 1 block Tofu, extra-firm pressed
  • ½ cup plain greek yogurt
  • 1 tbsp fresh minced garlic
  • 1 tbsp fresh chopped ginger
  • 2 tsp garam masala
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • ¼ tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • ½ tsp salt

Masala Sauce

  • 3 tbsp butter - divided
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 cup onion, chopped
  • 1½ tbsp garlic, minced
  • 1½ tbsp ginger, minced
  • 1½ tsp garam masala
  • 1½ tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp coriander, ground
  • ¼-½ tsp chili powder
  • 14 oz tomatoes, chopped or crushed
  • ¼ cup water
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • ½ tsp salt

Optional/Additional

  • 6 cups cooked basmati rice
  • fresh cilantro, chopped

Instructions
 

Tofu marinade

  • In a medium bowl, combine the yogurt and the seasonings.
  • Add marinade to cubed tofu and carefully stir to combine. Place in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours and up to 24 hours.

Tofu Butter Masala

  • In a deep large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon butter and oil over medium-high heat.
  • Add tofu, the marinate will stick to tofu which is good. Sauté tofu until slightly crispy and golden brown, about 5 minutes. Remove tofu from the skillet
  • In the same skillet, melt 2 tbsp butter over medium-high heat.
  • Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  • Add minced garlic and ginger. Sauté 1 minute.
  • Add spices and sauté an additional minute and then add diced tomatoes and water. Let it simmer for 10-15 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Add sauce to a high-powered blender and puree until smooth.
  • Add cream and sugar and blend until mixed in. Add sauce back to pan with the cooked tofu and heat through. Adjust seasonings as desired.
  • Serve over cooked rice.
  • Optional - sprinkle with chopped cilantro.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 6gCalories: 262kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 10gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.002gCholesterol: 46mgSodium: 546mgPotassium: 459mgFiber: 2gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 795IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 118mgIron: 3mg
Keyword masala, Vegetarian
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