Tikka Masala
Indian
Intermediate
Main CourseSmoky Tofu Tikka Masala Recipe Perfect for Weeknight Dinners
Tikka Masala
55 mins
Cooking Time
Intermediate
Difficulty
31
Ingredients
Veg
Diet
Indian tofu recipes come in myriad varieties, and tofu tikka masala is one hearty preparation, inspired by the classic paneer tikka masala recipe. This tikka masala recipe is the star of the curries as it is a little rich, fragrant, and a bit spicy at the same time. For the tikkas, you can either bake marinated tofu in the oven, air-fry, or pan-fry on the stovetop. To make a tikka masala, a spicy sauce is made, and these oven-baked tikkas go into it.
Moreover, the tikkas are so delicious and can also be served as an appetiser. Each protein piece in the masala gravy has charred spots and is super tender on the inside with a significant smoky flavour. It is an indulgent weeknight dinner recipe that features a pure harmony of perfectly balanced flavours.
Ingredients
UNITSIngredients
Tofu Tikka MasaOil or ghee (For the Tikka Masala Gravy)
1/2 tspCumin seeds
2-inch pieceCinnamon
2Green cardamoms
1 cupOnion (sliced)
1¾ cupsTomatoes (sliced/chopped)
1/3 inchGinger (peeled, sliced)
2 smallGarlic cloves
1/2 tspKashmiri red chilli powder/paprika
1 tspGaram masala
14Cashew nuts
1/2 tspSalt
1 cupWater
1 tspKasuri methi
200gExtra firm tofu (pressed, cubed) For the Tofu Marinade
1/4 cupThick yoghurt
1/2 tspGinger paste
1/2 tspGarlic paste
1/2 tspKashmiri red chilli powder
1/2 tspGaram masala
1/2 tspCoriander powder
1/2 tspChaat masala (or ground cumin)
1/2 tspKasuri methi
1/4 tspSalt
1/2 tbspLemon juice
1/2 tbspOil
1 smallOnion (diced, layers separated)
3/4 cupBell peppers (diced)
1 tbspCoriander leaves (cilantro, chopped) Garnish
2–3 tbspCream (cashew/heavy/coconut)
1Green chilli (deseeded, slit)