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Easy Vegan Butter “Chicken”

This creamy Butter Un-chicken combines earthy rich Indian spices and full flavoured ingredients to make an aromatic incredibly tasty dish.

Courses ,
Difficulty Beginner
Time
Prep Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Total Time: 45 mins
Servings 4
Ingredients
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter (I use Becel unsalted butter for vegan option)
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 2 whole cloves
  • 1/2 tsp asafoetida (aka hing)
  • 1 tsp cumin powder
  • 1 tsp coriander powder
  • 2 cup tomato (fresh or canned) pureed
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 300 g roasted extra firm 1/2 inch tofu cubes (see directions)
  • 1 tbsp oil of preference for roasting tofu
  • 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp dried fenugreek leaves (Methi)
  • 2 tbsp cashew ground (use whole roasted cashews and grind to a powder)
  • 1/4 cup coconut cream
  • 1 tsp garam masala powder
  • salt to taste
  • fresh coriander for garnish (aka cilantro)
Instructions
  1. For roasting tofu: I use my air fryer in my instant pot for roasting my tofu. However you can roast them on a pan also. Cut the tofu into 1/2 inch cubes. For the air fryer: Place the tofu cubes in a bowl and mix in 1 tbsp of oil of preference to coat it. Set the air fryer to 375 F and fry for 10-15 mins until crisp, tossing them every 5 minutes. For pan roasting: Heat a pan on medium high heat. add 2-3 tbsp oil of preference and and roast tofu, tossing them often to cook on all sides. Set aside for use later.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add butter and allow to melt. Once melted add asafoetida, cinnamon stick, cloves, cumin powder and coriander powder and cook until fragrant, about a minute.
  3. Add the tomato purée, tomato paste and cayenne, reduce the heat to medium low and simmer for 5 minutes.
  4. Add the tofu, honey, fenugreek, cashew ground and coconut cream and simmer for another 10-15 minutes, mixing often to prevent sticking to bottom of pan.
  5. Once slightly thickened, add the garam masala and salt and remove from heat. Serve over basmati rice garnished with fresh chopped coriander.
Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 236.38kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 16.86g26%
Saturated Fat 9.28g47%
Cholesterol 15.26mg6%
Sodium 466.25mg20%
Potassium 529.34mg16%
Total Carbohydrate 15.7g6%
Dietary Fiber 4.03g17%
Sugars 6.78g
Protein 10.49g21%
Vitamin A 98.64 IU
Vitamin C 13.62 mg
Calcium 207.24 mg
Iron 4.05 mg
Vitamin E 1.19 IU
Vitamin K 19.68 mcg
Thiamin 0.12 mg
Riboflavin 0.16 mg
Niacin 1.13 mg
Vitamin B6 0.19 mg
Folate 35.44 mcg
Vitamin B12 0.01 mcg
Phosphorus 182.15 mg
Magnesium 70.24 mg
Zinc 1.47 mg

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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