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A bowl of pumpkin tikka masala with white rice and crispy tofu

Vegan pumpkin tikka masala with crispy tofu

Creamy, spicy, and flavorful. This vegan pumpkin tikka masala with crispy tofu is the best comforting meal to make this season. It is just perfect for colder fall days.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Crispy tofu
  • 7 oz firm tofu
  • 1/3 cup coconut yogurt
  • 1 tbsp tikka masala spice mix *
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 3 tbsp oil
Sauce
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 2 tbsp vegan butter
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic
  • 1 whole chili
  • 1 tsp tikka masala spice mix *
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 cup finely chopped pumpkin
  • 1/3 cup coconut yogurt
  • 1/2 cup soy cream
  • 3/4 cup water

Method
 

  1. First, let's marinate tofu. Chop the tofu into smaller pieces and add them into a large bowl along with coconut yogurt, and spices, and carefully combine.
  2. In a non-stick pan heat oil and add the tofu with marinade. Cook on medium-high heat from each side until the tofu is crispy.
  3. When the tofu is done remove it from the pan and now we can move on to the next part.
  4. Into the pan add oil, butter, spices, chopped chili, and minced garlic. Cook until garlic turns golden. Next, add tomato paste and chopped pumpkin. Combine and cook for about 1 minute. Lastly, add coconut yogurt, soy cream, and water. Combine and cover with a lid. Cook for about 15 minutes or until the pumpkin is soft.
  5. Serve with white rice and crispy tofu. Enjoy!

Notes

* You can make your own spice mix by combining:
  • 1 tsp ground turmeric
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  •   
  • 1 tsp garam masala 
  •  1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp cayenne pepper