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Vegan Butter Chicken
Savor a delicious Vegan Butter Chicken made with tofu and rich spices. Perfect with rice or naan, this dish is a cruelty-free twist on a classic favorite.
Course
dinner, vegan
Cuisine
Indian
Keyword
fill fat coconut milk, firm tofu, vegan butter
Prep Time
15
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
30
minutes
minutes
Total Time
45
minutes
minutes
Servings
4
Calories
63
kcal
Author
Corrie
Ingredients
1
block of firm tofu
pressed and cubed
1
can
14-ounce of full-fat coconut milk
1
cup
of tomato sauce
2
teaspoons
of garam masala
1
teaspoon
of turmeric
2
tablespoons
of olive oil or vegan butter
1
onion
finely chopped
3
garlic cloves
minced
1
tablespoon
of ginger
grated
Salt
to taste
Fresh cilantro
for garnish (optional)
Instructions
In a large pan or skillet, heat the olive oil or vegan butter over medium heat.
Add the onions and sauté until translucent.
Add the garlic and ginger and sauté for another 2 minutes.
Stir in the garam masala and turmeric, cooking briefly until fragrant.
Pour in the tomato sauce and mix well.
Add the coconut milk, stirring until everything is combined.
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and then add the cubed tofu.
Let it cook for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Adjust salt to taste.
Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
Press the tofu for at least 30 minutes to remove excess moisture; it helps in achieving a meat-like texture.
Saute the spices briefly to release their flavors, but be careful not to burn them.
Taste and adjust the seasoning as it cooks; some people prefer a spicier or tangier vegan butter chicken.
Coconut milk can sometimes separate under high heat, so it's best to simmer gently.
For added richness, you can stir in a spoonful of vegan butter or coconut cream at the end.
Nutrition
Calories:
63
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
14
g
|
Protein:
2
g
|
Fat:
0.4
g
|
Saturated Fat:
0.3
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
0.04
g
|
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.01
g
|
Sodium:
6
mg
|
Potassium:
197
mg
|
Fiber:
2
g
|
Sugar:
5
g
|
Vitamin A:
3
IU
|
Vitamin C:
11
mg
|
Calcium:
42
mg
|
Iron:
0.4
mg