TOFU TIKKA MASALA

Hearty, creamy, delicious tofu tikka masala that cooks in your slow cooker or Instant Pot for easy meal prep. Vegan and gluten-free.

Cook Time : 3 hours

Ingredients

For the spice blend:

• 1 tbsp garam masala
• 2 tbsp paprika
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (reduce to 1/4 if sensitive to spice)
• 1/2 tsp ground turmeric

For the tofu tikka masala:

• 12 oz extra-firm tofu (1 normal package)
• 1 tbsp coconut oil
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 large yellow onion diced
• 4 cloves garlic minced
• 1 inch ginger peeled and minced
• 2 green chili peppers finely chopped
• 1 red bell pepper diced
• 3 tbsp nutritional yeast
• 6 tbsp tomato paste
• 2 cups cherry tomatoes quartered (or use 1 14-oz. can diced tomatoes, drained)
• 1 can full-fat coconut milk (1 and 3/4 cups)
• 2 tbsp white wine vinegar
• 1 tsp coconut sugar (optional but recommended)
• salt to taste
• freshly-squeezed lemon juice to taste, for serving
• chopped fresh cilantro (coriander) to taste, for serving

Instructions

1. Drain excess liquid from the tofu package. Wrap the tofu in several clean towels and place a heavy object on top of it. (Alternately, use a tofu press). Press the tofu for 10-15 minutes - to save time, I start this before I chop and prep other ingredients.

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