By plantbaes
Butter Chicken (Vegan)
14 steps
Prep:20minCook:40min
Indulge in the rich flavors of a classic Indian dish with this vegan butter chicken recipe. Enjoy a healthy and satisfying meal that's sure to please both vegans and non-vegans alike!
Updated at: Thu, 18 Apr 2024 04:52:26 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Great
Glycemic Index
36
Low
Glycemic Load
14
Moderate
Nutrition per serving
Calories434.4 kcal (22%)
Total Fat24.2 g (35%)
Carbs39.5 g (15%)
Sugars12.6 g (14%)
Protein22.1 g (44%)
Sodium297.9 mg (15%)
Fiber5.7 g (21%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
4 servings
1 cupSoy yogurt
3 clovesminced garlic
1 Tbspminced ginger
2 Tbspgaram masala
1 tspchilli powder
1 Tbspcornstarch
salt
600gtofu
2 Tbspbutter
1yellow onion
diced
3garlic cloves
minced
1 Tbspginger minced
1 ½ tspgaram masala
1 tspground coriander
¼ tspground cloves
1 tsphot chilli powder
1 tspground cardamom
1 tspturmeric
2 Tbsptomato paste
½ cupcashew
soaked and drained
1 cupsoy milk
1can tomatoes diced
½ Tbspmaple syrup
1 Tbsplemon juice
rice
fresh coriander
Instructions
Step 1
Break the tofu apart into chunks.
Step 2
For optimal texture, freeze, thaw, and squeeze out the excess water. This step is optional.
Step 3
Mix in the marinade ingredients, add the tofu chunks and stir until thoroughly coated. Allow marinating in the fridge for 2 hours to overnight.
Step 4
Preheat the oven to 400 F (200 C).
Step 5
Spread the tofu chunks on a baking tray and cook for 20 minutes.
Step 6
To a pot on medium heat, add the butter and onions. Cook for 5 minutes.
Step 7
Add the garlic and ginger and cook for 2 minutes.
Step 8
Add the spices. Cook for 1 minute, stirring continuously.
Step 9
Add the tomato paste and cook for 1 minute, until the paste gets a darker colour.
Step 10
Add diced tomatoes, soy milk, and maple syrup. Cook covered for 5 minutes.
Step 11
Add the sauce to a blender with the cashews. Blend until perfectly smooth.
Step 12
Transfer the tofu and the sauce to the pot.
Step 13
Cook on low heat for 5 minutes, add the lemon juice and adjust salt and pepper to taste.
Step 14
Serve with rice and fresh coriander. Enjoy!
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