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Tofu Tikka Masala Pulao | Tofu Tikka Pilaf

Tofu Tikka Masala Pulao | Tofu Tikka Pilaf

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  • Author: Sanchita Dey
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

Tofu Tikka Masala Pulao | Tofu Tikka Pilaf is a vegan pulao that is similar to paneer pulao. We need warm spices and recipes to keep us cozy during this cold or rainy weather. Indian food fits the bill so perfectly. It’s easy to understand once you bite into it!

Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 1 cup – Basmati Rice
  • 2 medium – Onion diced
  • 1/2 cup – Vegan yogurt
  • 300 gms – Herbed tofu or plain tofu or paneer as a substitute
  • 3/4 cup – Frozen peas
  • 1 cup – Red bell pepper diced
  • 1 cup – Green bell pepper diced
  • 2 – Green chilly chopped
  • 1/2 tsp – Ginger paste
  • 6 cloves – Garlic minced
  • 1 tsp – Cumin powder
  • 1 tsp – Turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp – Coriander powder
  • 1 tsp – Garam masala powder
  • 1 tbsp – Kashmiri red chilly powder
  • 1 tbsp – Dry Kasuri methi
  • 2 tbsp – Mustard oil
  • 2 tbsp – Refined oil
  • 1 – Bayleaf
  • 1 tsp – Cumin seeds
  • 1 tbsp – Coriander leaves Salt

Instructions

  1. Soak rice for 30 minutes then drain out excess water. keep it aside. .Boil 2 cups of water, add rice. Boil the rice till 80% is done. Keep aside.
  2. Take a bowl, add vegan yogurt, Kashmiri red chilly powder, salt, cumin powder, coriander powder, garam masala powder, turmeric powder, mustard oil, dry Kasuri methi, and ginger paste. Mix everything nicely. 
  3. To the spices, paste adds tofu, red bell pepper, green bell pepper. Coat them with the spices paste. Keep it aside. 
  4. On medium heat, take a kadhai add refined oil, add bay leaf, cumin seeds. Let them crackle.
  5. Add minced garlic cloves. Stir for 30 secs till the raw smell goes away. Add diced onions and frozen peas. Fry till a little translucent.
  6. Add the marinated tofu. Give it a nice mix. Cook for 5 minutes. 
  7. Now add the boiled rice that we prepared earlier. Give it a nice mix. Cover the Kadhai for 10 minutes. Add some coriander leaves.
  8.  Take it out in a bowl. Ready to be served.

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[equipments]
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stove-top
  • Cuisine: Indian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 4 people
  • Calories: 491kcal
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 112mg
  • Fat: 27g
  • Saturated Fat: 18g
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 49g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 12g
  • Cholesterol: 52mg

Keywords: tofu recipes, pulao, pilaf, tikka masala, tofu tikka masala

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