VEGAN BUTTER CHICKEN

This vegan butter chicken will blow your mind. Creamy and comforting without any dairy. Made with seasoned tofu that’s baked to crispy perfection then mixed in a delicious creamy masala.

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Prep Time:  10 Min

– Tofu  -1 tablespoon vegan butter (or oil) – 1 small onion (diced) – 4 cloves garlic (minced) – 1 tablespoon ginger (minced) – ½ teaspoon turmeric powder – 1 teaspoon coriander powder – ½ teaspoon cumin powder – ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper – ½ teaspoon cinnamon – 2 teaspoons garam masala powder – 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste) – 16 ounce can of crushed or diced tomatoes – ¼ cup water – 1½ cups unsweetened dairy free yogurt – 1 tablespoon maple syrup – Top with fresh cilantro and serve over rice

Ingredients

WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING This was absolutely delicious. My whole family loved it. So rich and creamy! -Brenda H.

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To give the tofu a nice, crispy and chew texture, it's important to press the water out. Press with a tofu press or heavy pans for 20 minutes. 

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Press the tofu

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Tear the tofu into chicken sized pieces and put in a large mixing bowl. Add the oil, seasonings and corn starch and mix well. 

Season the tofu

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Add tofu to a lined baking sheet. Bake at 420 degrees for 30 minutes. 

Bake the tofu

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While the tofu is baking, make the masala in a large sauce pan on the stove. Saute the onions first, then add the tomatoes, seasonings and dairy free yogurt.

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While the tofu is baking, make the masala in a large sauce pan on the stove. Saute the onions first, then add the tomatoes, seasonings and dairy free yogurt.

Make the masala

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Add the tofu to the masala on the stove once it's done baking. Top with fresh cilantro and serve over rice or with roti. 

Serve

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RECIPE TIPS

- If you don’t have vegan yogurt you can use a can of coconut milk, or a cup of cashew cream. - This will last in your fridge for about 5 days. -This freezes well for up to 6 months.