Dinner

Vegetarian Tikka Masala

Golden tofu cubes sizzle with garam masala and turmeric, then simmer in a spiced tomato sauce laced with onion, red bell pepper, ginger, and garlic. The result is silky, fragrant, and deeply comforting.

Recipe and photo by EatingWell, shared here with credit. View the Original

Vegetarian Tikka Masala
Total
42 min
Prep
20 min
Cook
22 min
Serves
5

Nutrition per Serving

Calories
231
Protein
16g
Carbs
16g
Fat
14g
Fiber
5g
Sugar
7g
Sodium
560mg

Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp garam masala
  • 1 tsp ground turmeric
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper (optional)
  • 2 14-ounce packages extra-firm or firm tofu
  • 1 tbsp canola oil plus 2 teaspoons, divided
  • 1 large onion, halved and sliced
  • 1 large red bell pepper, quartered and sliced
  • 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger
  • 2 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp flour
  • 1 28-ounce can diced tomatoes
  • 1/3 cup half-and-half

Instructions

  1. Combine garam masala, turmeric, salt and crushed red pepper (if using) in a small bowl. Cut tofu into 1-inch cubes and blot dry with paper towels. Toss the tofu in a medium bowl with 1 tablespoon of the spice mixture.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the tofu and cook, stirring every 2 minutes, until browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
  3. Add the remaining 2 teaspoons oil, onion, bell pepper, ginger and garlic and cook, stirring often, until starting to brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Add flour and the remaining spice mix; stir until fragrant and coated, about 1 minute. Add tomatoes, bring to a simmer and cook, stirring often, until the vegetables are tender, 3 to 5 minutes more.
  4. Return the tofu to the pan; cook, stirring, until heated through, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in half-and-half.