Tofu Tikka Masala / Vegetarian Tikka Masala

One of my friend requested me to share a easy curry recipes using Tofu. To her request few weeks back i made this very popular n our family favorite Tikka Masala using Tofu - Tofu Tikka Masala. This Tikka Masala recipe is slightly adapted from vahrehvah.com. I recently posted the Tofu Tikka recipe which is served as an appetizer and the same can be added to a creamy and spicy gravy which is served as a side dish with any Indian flat breads n mild pulao.

Ingredients

1. Tofu Tikka    prepared from one packet Extra Firm Tofu
2. Onion      1 no. (finely chopped)
3. Tomato puree   3/4 cup(or puree of 2 fresh tomato)
4. All purpose flour/maida   1 tsp
5. Ginger Garlic paste   2 tsp
6. Turmeric Powder    a generous pinch
7. Cumin seeds/Jeera     1/2 tsp
8. Chilli powder    1/2 tsp
9. Coriander powder    1tsp
10. Cumin powder   1/2 tsp
11. Garam masala   1/2 tsp
12. Kasoori Methi/Dried Methi leaves    1/2 tsp or less
13. Salt   as needed
14. Milk/Cream       1/2 cup( i used 2% milk)
15. Oil   1 tbsp

Method

• Prepare Tofu Tikka Marination as per the recipe.
• Heat oil in a non stick kadai, add cumin seeds allow to splutter.

• Add chopped onions ,sprinkle some salt and fry till golden brown.
• Then add ginger garlic paste and saute till raw smell leaves.
• and add All purpose flour/maida keep stirring evenly for 2 minutes followed by tomato puree and allow to boil for 2 minutes and add all the dry powders and keep stirring till it become thick paste.

• Then add enough water and salt, mix well .
• This should be thin and cook covered let it boil for sometime.

• Meanwhile heat a tawa and toast the marinated Tofu ,bell pepper,onion and tomato lightly and keep ready.
• And then add the toasted items and kasoori methi/dried methi leaves to the boiling masala.

• Stir well and simmer for another 2 minutes and lastly add 1/2 cup milk or cream and simmer for another 2-3 minutes and switch off the flame.
• That's it Creamy & delicious Tofu Tikka Masala ready, garnish with finely chopped cilantro and serve hot with Naan or rotis.

Notes:

With the same recipe instead of tofu u can also use Paneer / Paneer Tikka Masala.

Adding milk or cream is optional but sure it gives rich taste n flavor.

The gravy thickens upon cooling so make it little thin, so that it thickens to perfect creamy masala.