Creamy Vegan Butter Chicken

A very easy recipe for vegan butter chicken, made with tofu and a simple vegan butter chicken sauce.

Ingredients:

For the tofu:

  • 16 oz extra-firm tofu (450g)
  • 2 tbsp neutral oil avocado oil or coconut oil (melted)
  • 2 tbsp corn starch or arrowroot powder
  • 1 tsp sea salt finely ground
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp pepper

For the sauce:

  • 1 yellow onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp neutral oil avocado oil or coconut oil
  • 1 can diced tomatoes 28 fl oz/795 ml
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger grated
  • 1 tbsp garam masala
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp curry powder
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 1 can coconut milk (14 fl oz/400 ml)
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper flakes
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup

Serve with:

  • cooked rice or naan bread
  • fresh coriander (cilantro) chopped, to sprinkle

Method:

  1. Preheat oven to 400F/200C. Drain extra firm tofu and rinse well. Press tofu by wrapping in a clean tea towel and placing a few heavy books on top. Use your backsplash to secure books in place. Press for 10 minutes. Then unwrap tofu and cut into bite-sized cubes.
  2. In a mixing bowl combine tofu, oil, corn starch, sea salt, garlic powder and pepper. Toss gently to combine. Line a baking tray with parchment and transfer tofu cubes onto tray spreading out so there aren’t any clumps. Bake for 20-25 mins, or until golden and crispy.
  3. Meanwhile add diced onions, garlic and neutral oil to a deep skillet. Bring to medium heat and cook until onion turns transluscent (about 10 mins).
  4. Pour diced tomatoes, tomato paste and freshly grated ginger. Then season with garam masala, chili powder, curry powder, cumin, and sea salt.
  5. Add coconut milk and baked tofu and bring to a low simmer. Finally, add cayenne pepper flakes for heat, and maple syrup for sweetness.
  6. Scoop vegan butter chicken over cooked rice, or serve with naan bread. Sprinkle with fresh coriander.

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Guest Blogger Hannah Sunderani

My name is Hannah and I started this blog to bring you plant-based recipes worth sharing. My recipes are intended for everyone to enjoy; whether you’re vegan, or simply trying to incorporate more plants into your diet. See all recipes by Hannah

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