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Tofu tikka masala
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Tofu tikka masala

Charred, spiced tofu in a rich, creamy tomato sauce. Hearty and meat-free.

Time 35 min
EffortEasy
Per portionΒ£1.43
Calories595 kcal

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Ingredients

4 servings
  • Firm tofu560 g
  • Tikka curry paste100 g
  • Chopped tomatoes (tin)1 tin
  • Brown onions150 g
  • Natural yoghurt150 g
  • Basmati rice300 g

Also uses from the cupboard: vegetable oil, table salt, ground black pepper. Missing any? You can add them to your shop on the shopping list.

Usually contains: Soya, Mustard, Milk.

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Nutrition per adult portion
595
calories
27g
protein
73g
carbs
20g
fat
5g
fibre

Estimated from typical ingredient values, including a teaspoon of oil. Children's portions are smaller.

Method

  1. Put the rice on to cook following the pack instructions. Pat the tofu dry, cut into cubes and toss with a third of the tikka paste. Heat a tablespoon of oil in a large pan over a medium-high heat and fry for 6 to 8 minutes until golden. Lift out.560 g firm tofu100 g tikka curry paste300 g basmati rice
  2. Chop the onion and cook in the same pan for 6 minutes. Stir in the rest of the paste for 1 minute, then add the chopped tomatoes and simmer for 10 minutes.1 tin chopped tomatoes150 g brown onions
  3. Take off the heat and stir in the yoghurt, then the tofu. Serve with the rice.150 g natural yoghurt
The trick that makes it

Take the pan off the heat before adding the yoghurt so the sauce stays smooth.

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