tikka_masala_tofu

WIP, NOT READY YET

🥘 Ingredients

  • cayenne
    1 tsp
  • chili, hot green
    1
  • coriander
    1 tsp
  • cornstarch
    2@tsp
  • creamer, non-dairy
    4 tbsp
  • fenugreek leaves, dried
    2 tsp
  • garam masala
    1 tsp
  • garlic
    6 clove
  • ginger
    1 in
  • onion, yellow
    1 small
  • paprika
    1 tsp
  • pepper, red or green
    1
  • salt
    3/4 tsp, 1 pinch
  • tofu, extra firm
    21 oz
  • tomatoes, diced
    800 ml
  • tumeric
    1 tsp
  • veggie oil
    1 tbsp
  • yogurt, non-dairy, plain
    1/2 c

🍳 Cookware

  • plate
  • cookie jar
  • baking sheet
  • instant pot, 7.5L or larger
  1. 1
    Wrap tofu, extra firm in paper towel, put on plate , put cookie jar on top, let sit for 30 mins
    tofu, extra firm: 21 oz
  2. 2
    Preheat oven to 415F
  3. 3
    Cut tofu into 1-inch cubes
  4. 4
    Toss tofu in cornstarch , put on baking sheet with parchment paper
    cornstarch: 2@tsp
  5. 5
    Bake ⏱️ 15 minutes , flip, bake ⏱️ 15 minutes , set aside
  6. 6
    Finely chop onion, yellow , garlic , ginger , pepper, red or green
    onion, yellow: 1 small, garlic: 6 clove, ginger: 1 in, pepper, red or green: 1
  7. 7
    Press saute on instant pot, 7.5L or larger
  8. 8
    When hot, add veggie oil , onion, garlic, ginger, chili, hot green , salt
    veggie oil: 1 tbsp, chili, hot green: 1, salt: 1 pinch
  9. 9
    Mix well and cook for 3 minutes
  10. 10
    Remove and discard chili pepper
  11. 11
    Add tumeric , paprika , coriander , cayenne , garam masala , fenugreek leaves, dried , salt
    tumeric: 1 tsp, paprika: 1 tsp, coriander: 1 tsp, cayenne: 1 tsp, garam masala: 1 tsp, fenugreek leaves, dried: 2 tsp, salt: 3/4 tsp
  12. 12
    Mix well, add chopped red/green pepper, mix again
  13. 13
    Add tomatoes, diced , yogurt, non-dairy, plain , mix well
    tomatoes, diced: 800 ml, yogurt, non-dairy, plain: 1/2 c
  14. 14
    Cancel sautee, close lid, pressure cook, high, 12 mins
  15. 15
    Pressure release naturally. Open lid when pressure indicator drops, add creamer, non-dairy
    creamer, non-dairy: 4 tbsp
  16. 16
    Add tofu, simmer on saute low for 10 mins