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Janelle Carss

Vegan Tikka Masala

This 6-ingredient Vegan Tikka Masala is a lusciously delicious weeknight staple that only takes 20 minutes to prepare! Creamy, rich and perfectly spiced, you can enjoy it over rice and with your favourite plant-based protein.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 365
Ingredients Method Video Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp olive oil or ¼ cup water if oil-free
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 1" to 2" piece fresh ginger, grated or minced
  • 4 to 5 cloves garlic, finely minced
  • 3 tsp Flavrbombs Tasty Tandoori spice blend OR use the below blend of spices ⬇️ code STEAMYVEGAN for 10% off flavrbombs.com
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp garam masala sub curry powder
  • ¾ tsp ground coriander
  • ¾ tsp ground turmeric
  • ⅛ tsp cayenne pepper sub hot Indian chilli powder
  • freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 cups tomato sauce or 1 cup tomato paste diluted in water to make 2 cups
  • 1 can full fat coconut milk

Method
 

  1. In a large sauté pan warm the oil/water over medium heat, then cook the onion for 4 to 5 minutes until softened.
  2. Add the garlic and ginger and cook for 2 minutes. Stir in the spices and toast in the pan for 1 minute.
  3. Stir in the tomato sauce and coconut milk and bring to a rapid simmer, about 6 minutes. Allow the colour to develop into a deep orange-red.
  4. Add in your plant-based protein of choice, like tofu, a can of chickpeas, or tempeh. Heat through, serve and enjoy!

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Notes

Macros per serving (serves 4):
  • Calories: 365
  • Protein: 19g
  • Carbs: 21g
  • Fat: 25g
 
Macros calculated for recipe using no oil and with a 13-oz block of extra firm tofu for protein