Tofu Tikka Masala

We made tofu tikka for evening snack before 2 months and it turned out to be a wonderful combo of flavours and filling snack option. Since then, we had been meaning to make Tofu Tikka masala to have with chapati/ rice and we couldn’t wait to give it a try. And boy did it turn out to be a super hit! In this post, we'll guide you through the steps to curate Tofu Tikka masala, from marinating the tofu in a fragrant blend of spices to simmering it in a tomato-based curry. This recipe is perfect for anyone craving a hearty and satisfying meal.


Tofu tikka masala, tofu recipes

 

Ingredients:

For tikka

Tofu- 200 gm

Onion- 1 medium- sized

Capsicum- 1 large

Lemon juice (from 1/2 lemon)

Red chilli powder- 1 tsp

Cumin powder- 1 tsp

Coriander powder- 1 tsp

Besan/ bengal gram flour- 2 tbsp

Curd- 2 tbsp

Salt- to taste

Oil- 1.5- 2 tsp


For gravy

Tomato- 3 large, chopped

Onion- 1 large, chopped

Ginger-garlic paste- 1 tsp

Cinnamon- 1 inch piece

Red chilli powder- 1.5 tsp

Garam masala- 3/4 tsp

Coriander powder- 1 tsp

Cumin seeds (jeera)- 1/2 tsp

Salt- to taste

Oil- 1.5 tsp


Method: 

For tikka:

  1. Chop capsicum and onion into 1 inch pieces. Keep aside.
  2. Chop tofu block into 24 pieces. Soak in lukewarm water for 10-15 minutes to get rid of beany flavour and drain them. 
  3. In a bowl, add tofu, diced onion and capsicum. Now, add, chilli powder, cumin powder, garam masala powder, coriander powder, salt, besan, curd and lemon juice. 
  4. Mix all the ingredients well so that the spices coat the tofu pieces and vegetables. Let it rest for 30 minutes.
  5. Now, in a tawa, spread some oil and toast the tofu and vegetables. Cook well on all the sides till they turn light golden. You can also use a grill pan if you have one.


For gravy:

  1. In a kadhai, heat 1 tsp oil. once it is hot, add cumin seeds, cinnamon and let them splutter.
  2. Add chopped onions and cook till it turns translucent. Now, add ginger-garlic paste and cook till raw smell disappears. 
  3. Add tomatoes, chilli powder, garam masala, coriander powder and cook until mushy. Add salt and mix well. 
  4. Switch off the stove and let it cool down. 
  5. now, transfer this mixture to a mixer and grind it to a smooth paste, adding water, as needed, to get a smooth consistency.
  6. Heat the kadhai, add 1/2 tsp oil and add the ground paste and saute for 1-2 minutes.
  7. Add the cooked tofu, onion and capsicum pieces to the kadhai and mix well, let it cook for 4-5 minutes. Add some water to get a semi-thick gravy consistency and cook for 2-3 minutes.
  8. Turn off the stove. Serve hot with chapati/ rice and salad.

Tofu masala, tofu curry

If you give it a try, do let us know how it turns out. 

Thanks for stopping by.

Chandhini & Subhashini

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