Busy seasons of life name for additional straightforward, nourishing dinners. Don’t you assume? It lastly appears like fall right here in Chicago and with back-to-back cookbook photoshoots, I’ve been craving the entire warming recipes.
This straightforward vegan tikka masala recipe is one which Abra and I perfected 5 years in the past now and scarfed down just about proper after it got here out of the gradual cooker. It’s DANG good. Candy, savory, filled with texture (because of all of the veggies), and extremely cozy for a chilly night time.
And right here’s extra excellent news: there are many cold-fighting elements concerned (garlic, ginger, turmeric), making it an excellent recipe to make once you’re feeling below the climate.
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What’s tikka masala?
Tikka Masala is a well-liked Indian dish made up of rooster in a curry-spiced tomato-based sauce that’s usually infused with heavy cream and/or butter. On this vegan tikka masala recipe, we’re swapping the rooster for tofu and utilizing creamy coconut milk as a substitute of any dairy!
In the event you’re not vegan or vegetarian, be at liberty to attempt my wonderful Sluggish Cooker Hen Tikka Masala.
Substances on this vegan tikka masala
Oh child, this tofu tikka masala is full of wonderful taste, veggies, and protein. It’s a bit candy, a bit spicy and so scrumptious that you just received’t have the ability to cease consuming it. Right here’s what you’ll must make it:
- Tofu: I like to make use of the extra-firm tofu on this recipe in order that it doesn’t crumble within the gradual cooker. See beneath for recommendations on prepping the tofu! You can additionally add chickpeas for a further enhance of protein.
- Veggies: YESS. This recipe entails a hearty dose of veggies together with carrots, potatoes (or candy potatoes), cauliflower, crimson bell pepper, and onion. I additionally wish to stir in peas! It’s good for ya so eat it up.
- For the sauce: the flavorful tikka masala sauce consists of tomato sauce, coconut milk, recent ginger, garlic, a contact of maple syrup, and spices.
- For the spices: The spices are a combination of garam masala (a spice mix accessible at most grocery shops), cumin, coriander, turmeric, paprika, and cayenne pepper. I’m very into it.
Don’t overlook to prep your tofu
I like to make use of the extra-firm tofu on this recipe in order that it doesn’t crumble within the gradual cooker. To prep it earlier than including it to your gradual cooker:
- Wrap your additional agency tofu block with a dish towel and place it on a plate
- Place a picket reducing board on prime
- Put one thing heavy on prime of the reducing board like a pot of water, books, and so forth. in order that the water begins to squeeze out into the towel. Press for at the very least 10 minutes. Then dice the tofu and use it as written within the recipe!
Alternatively, you may also use a tofu press particularly designed for squeezing out tofu!
The way to make vegan tikka masala within the gradual cooker
This gradual cooker tofu tikka masala recipe couldn’t be simpler to make. It’s actually three steps! Right here’s how one can make it:
- Combine the sauce & veggies. Add your entire veggies, sauce elements, and spices to your gradual cooker and provides all of it a stir.
- Add the tofu. Fastidiously fold within the tofu chunks, then cook dinner the tikka masala on excessive for 3-4 hours or on low for 6-7 hours.
- End & serve. In the event you’d like stir within the frozen peas about 5-10 minutes earlier than you’re able to eat. Then serve the tikka masala together with your fav sides!
Our fav methods to serve tikka masala
This tofu tikka masala is scrumptious by itself, however we find it irresistible on prime of:
Storing & freezing ideas
Retailer this vegan gradual cooker tikka masala within the fridge for as much as 4 days in an hermetic container.
- To freeze: Let the tofu tikka masala cool fully earlier than transferring to a freezer-safe container or bag. Freeze for as much as 2 months. I’d not suggest freezing the tikka masala with rice.
- To reheat: thaw the tikka masala within the fridge. Whereas the curry is thawing, be at liberty to make rice, cauliflower rice or quinoa to serve with it. Reheat on the stovetop by bringing it to a simmer or within the microwave for two minutes till heated via.
Total, it is a actually scrumptious, straightforward plant-based recipe to get extra veggies in. I recommend serving it on sport days, at events, or simply prepping to your weekly lunches/dinners. Oh and don’t overlook to serve this with a bit naan on the facet, as a result of the saying — once I dip, you dip, we dip!
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Vegan Sluggish Cooker Tofu Tikka Masala
This unbelievably nourishing vegan tikka masala recipe is full of veggies and loads of protein from tofu! It is an excellent recipe for crowds or to make for meal prep and is scrumptious with a facet of naan bread for dipping. Use your gradual cooker for a simple meal with little cleanup!
Substances
- 1 (16 ounce) bundle additional agency tofu, drained, pressed and lower into ½ inch cubes
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 white onion, diced
- 1 crimson bell pepper, lower into chunks
- 2 medium carrots, sliced
- 1 ½ cups diced gold potatoes* (from about 2-3 medium gold potatoes)
- 2 cups cauliflower florets
- 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1 (15 ounce) can lite coconut milk (may use full fats coconut milk)
- ½ tablespoon pure maple syrup
- ½ tablespoon freshly grated ginger
- 1 tablespoon garam masala
- 1 ½ teaspoons cumin
- 1 teaspoon coriander
- ½ teaspoon floor turmeric
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, plus extra for those who like issues a bit spicier
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Freshly floor black pepper
- ¾ cup frozen peas
- Recent chopped cilantro, for garnishing
Directions
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In a big slower, add garlic, diced onion, sliced carrots, cauliflower florets, diced potatoes, tomato sauce, coconut milk, maple syrup, recent ginger, garam masala, cumin, coriander, turmeric, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt and black pepper. Stir to mix. Add in tofu cubes, and provides a mild stir. Prepare dinner on excessive for 3-4 hours or low for 6-7 hours.
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Earlier than you’re able to serve, stir within the frozen peas and permit to cook dinner uncovered for 5-10 extra minutes. Serve with as is with a facet of naan bread, or with brown rice or quinoa. If you’re not vegan, I recommend serving with yogurt! Garnish with cilantro earlier than serving. Serves 4-6.
Recipe Notes
See the total publish for ideas, tips, and storing directions!
Diet
Serving: 1servingEnergy: 303calCarbohydrates: 35.7gProtein: 14.8gFats: 11.5gSaturated Fats: 5.7gFiber: 8.7gSugar: 13.1g
Recipe by: Monique Volz // Formidable Kitchen | Pictures by: Eat Love Eats
This publish was initially revealed on November fifth, 2018, and republished with new pictures on October ninth, 2023.
