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Creamy Garam Masala Tofu Bake

A creamy, spiced tofu bake in tomato sauce inspired by butter chicken, made with garam masala paste, yogurt, and light cooking cream. Note: the nutritonal values dont include rice or bread.

2
Servings
15 min
Cook time
293
Calories
24 g
Protein
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Creamy Garam Masala Tofu Bake

Ingredients

12 items
Servings
2
  • 200 g Extra firm tofu
    pressed dry
  • 400 g Crushed Tomatoes
    canned
  • ½ pcs Red onion
    chopped
  • 1 cloves Garlic
    minced
  • 2 tbsp Yogurt
    plain
  • 250 ml Light cooking cream
  • 1 tbsp Soy Sauce
  • 1 tbsp Garam masala paste
  • Curry powder
    to taste
  • Paprika powder
    hot, to taste
  • Rice
    optional side
  • Bread
    optional side

Required equipment

  • Stovetop
  • Oven
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Instructions

14 steps
Temperature
  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 355 °F fan.

  2. 2

    If you want to serve it with Rice: Prepare it according to the package instructions. Otherwise use Bread as side.

  3. 3

    Pat 200 g Extra firm tofu dry and press out excess moisture.

  4. 4

    Break the Extra firm tofu into rough bite-sized pieces.

  5. 5

    Mix 1 tbsp Soy Sauce, 1 tbsp Garam masala paste, 2 tbsp Yogurt, Curry powder, and Paprika powder in a bowl.

  6. 6

    Add the Extra firm tofu pieces to the marinade and coat well.

  7. 7

    Let the Extra firm tofu marinate briefly.

  8. 8

    Chop ½ pcs Red onion and mince 1 cloves Garlic.

  9. 9

    Sauté the Red onion in a pan until softened.

  10. 10

    Add the Garlic and marinated Extra firm tofu to the pan and sear briefly.

  11. 11

    Stir in 400 g Crushed Tomatoes and 250 ml Light cooking cream.

  12. 12

    Transfer everything to a baking dish.

  13. 13

    Bake at 355 °F fan for 40 minutes.

  14. 14

    Put the food in a meal prep container with Rice or Bread

Nutrition per servingCalculated from the ingredients used at 2 servings.
293
Kcal
24 g
Protein
13 g
Carbohydrates
15 g
Fat
Recipe details
  • Dinner
  • Asian
  • Indian
  • ≤45 min
  • Balanced macros
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Comfort food
  • Easy
  • Egg-free
  • Savory
  • Spicy
  • Tofu
  • Vegetarian
  • Weeknight

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