Vegan Butter Chicken
I love Indian food, since it is often spicy dishes with coconut. Indian food is usually vegetarian, therefore it is not difficult for me to find something on the menu. I always choose the Daal since it is just delicious, but I must say that the butter chicken is also quite tasty and is one of the most popular curries in any Indian restaurant throughout the world, but because I no longer eat meat, I had to find an alternative.
In this recipe, the ‘chicken’ is actually tofu, but not just any tofu. No, the tofu is baked in a certain way that makes it delightfully chewy. It tastes a lot like chicken, especially when drowned in the creamy sauce. This dish is simple to prepare, and it goes well with oven-roasted cauliflower and naan. This is a tasty substitute for the meat version that will impress your guests.
Vegan Butter Chicken
Ingredients
Fake chicken
- 400 gr Tofu
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 2 tbsp Cornstarch
- 1/2 tsp Salt
Sauce
- Olive oil
- 1 Onion
- 1 clove Garlic
- 1 tbsp Garam masala
- 1 tsp Curry powder
- 1/4 tsp Pepper
- 1 tsp Salt
- 70 gr Tomato paste
- Parsley
- 50 cl Coconut milk
Roasted cauliflower
- 1 small Cauliflower
- Paprika powder
- 1 clove Garlic
- Salt
- Pepper
- Olive oil
Instructions
Roasted cauliflower
- Preheat the oven to 200c (400f)
- Cut the cauliflower, put it on a baking sheet previously covered with parchment paper
- Season with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic and paprika and bake for 30min
Fake chicken
- Slice the tofu into about 6 slices. Now, rip each slice into medium-large pieces. Ripping gives the tofu a great texture for this dish
- In a bowl, mix the tofu, olive oil, cornstarch and salt
- Pour the contents onto a baking sheet and bake for 25 minutes with the cauliflower
Sauce
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat the olive oil. Fry the onion in the oil for 3-4 minutes, then add the garlic and cook for 1 minute longer. Add the spices, salt, tomato paste, and coconut milk. Stir until smooth and blended, then reduce to a low heat and cook for 5-10 minutes, stirring often
- When the tofu is done baking, add it to the sauce and toss to coat. Garnish with parsley if desired. Serve with naan or rice