Instant Pot Buttery Tofu Curry

It is an Indian dish having flavoursome aroma and exquisite taste. It is healthy and has 0% cholesterol.

Great for vegans and anyone who has Lactose intolerance, since we are using a vegan butter.

Instant Pot Buttery Tofu Curry

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Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Indian

Keyword: butter, Buttery Tofu Curry, extra-firm tofu

Prep Time: 16 minutes

Cook Time: 19 minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 block extra-firm tofu
• 1/4 tsp red chili powder
• 1 tbsp lemon jiuce
• 1 tsp vegetable oil
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
• salt to taste
• 1 tbsp vegan butter
• 3 green cardamom pods
• 10 peppercorns
• 1 tbsp cumin seeds
• 1/2 tbsp grated garlic
• 1 small onion finely chopped
• 1/4 cup tomato paste
• 1/2 tsp red chili powder
• 1/4 cup cashew nuts
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp oil
• 3 cloves
• 1 inch piece of cinnamon
• 1 tbsp coriander powder
• 1 tbsp grated ginger
• 1 large tomato finely chopped
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• 2 cups vegetable stock
• fresh green coriander to garnish

Instructions

• Add all the ingredients in a bowl and marinate tofu for about 30 minutes.
• Add oil in the inner pot of Instant pot and select “Sauté”.
  
• Put tofu in the Instant pot and cook for about 4 minutes.
  
• Dish out and set aside.
  
• Now, for buttery curry, add oil and cumin seeds in the inner pot of Instant pot and select “Sauté”.
  
• After 30 seconds, add cardamom, cloves, peppercorns and cinnamon.
• Sauté for about 1 minute and add onions and salt.
  
• Cook for about 5 minutes and add cashew nuts, ginger and garlic pastes.
  
• Sauté for about 1 minute and add powdered coriander, chili powder, turmeric, tomatoes and tomato paste.
  
• Now, cook for about 4 minutes and put the mixture in an immersion blender.
  
• Add vegetable stock in the blender and blend well.
  
• Transfer the paste back in Instant pot and close the lid.
  
• Press the “Manual” button and cook for about 3 minutes on HIGH pressure.
  
• Press the “Cancel” button and release the pressure quickly through the steam vent.
  
• Open the lid and add in vegan butter and lemon juice. Stir gently.
  
• Dish out and garnish with coriander leaves.
  
• Serve and enjoy!