Vegan Butter Chicken
Serves: 2
Ingredients
The Tofu
1/2 block tofu
2 tbsp natural almond yog
1 tbsp tomato puree
1/2 tandoori/ garam masala
1/2 tsp madras curry powder
A pinch of garlic powder
A pinch of turmeric
A pinch of cinnamon
A pinch of ground ginger
The Sauce
1/2 onion, finely diced
1 tbsp vegan butter
1/2 tsp ginger, minced
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp garam masala or tandoori masala
1 tsp ground coriander
1/4 tsp ground fenugreek
200g chopped tomatoes
1 tbsp tomato puree
1 tbsp vinegar
Salt and pepper
1/2 tsp sugar
100g cashews, roasted and soaked
200ml water
Method
Press out your tofu with kitchen roll
Mix all the tofu marinade ingredients together
Break into chunks and add to the marinade
Marinade for at least 30 mins or overnight
Preheat the oven to 180°C whilst your tofu marinades
Roast your cashews for 12 mins, then add to a blender with water and blend until they form a cream
When ready to eat, add the butter to a pan on medium heat
Dice your onion finely
Add the spices and diced onion when the butter is hot and simmer for 2-3 mins or until fragrant
Add your chopped tomatoes and cook on medium heat until significantly reduced – this should take 6-10 mins
Add the cashew cream, vinegar, sugar, and season
Add the tofu and cook for 4-5 mins
Add everything to a bowl and serve with rice or naan, and a handful of fresh coriander