Jul 17 2026
RestaurantsTapas 177Vegetarian Tofu Tikka Masala Recipe

Vegetarian Tofu Tikka Masala Recipe

Inspired by Tapas 177
Time45m
Serves4

fried tofu, tomato curry, cream, scallion, jasmine rice

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Ingredients

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Ingredients

Method

Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Tofu

    Press the tofu to remove excess moisture and cut it into cubes.

  2. 2

    Fry the Tofu

    In a pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the tofu cubes and fry until golden brown on all sides. Remove and set aside.

  3. 3

    Make the Curry Sauce

    In the same pan, add minced garlic and ginger, and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Add curry powder and cook for another minute.

  4. 4

    Add Tomato Puree

    Stir in the tomato puree and bring to a simmer. Let it cook for about 5 minutes.

  5. 5

    Incorporate Coconut Cream

    Add coconut cream to the sauce, stir well, and let it simmer for another 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

  6. 6

    Combine Tofu and Sauce

    Return the fried tofu to the pan, and mix until the tofu is well coated in the sauce. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.

  7. 7

    Cook Jasmine Rice

    While the tofu is cooking, rinse the jasmine rice under cold water. Cook according to package instructions.

  8. 8

    Serve

    Serve the tofu tikka masala over jasmine rice, garnished with chopped scallions.

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