Name: Slow Cooker Vegan Tofu Tikka Masala
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 6 h
Total time: 6 h 20 min
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 14 oz firm tofu, drained and pressed; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 onion, diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon ginger, minced; 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk; 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes; 2 tablespoons Tikka Masala spice blend; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon maple syrup; 2 cups spinach, chopped; Fresh cilantro for garnish; Cooked rice or naan, for serving

Description

A rich and comforting vegan Tofu Tikka Masala made in a slow cooker, where cubed tofu simmers in a creamy tomato-coconut sauce, infused with a blend of aromatic spices.

Ingredients

Scale

14 oz firm tofu, drained and pressed
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon ginger, minced
1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
2 tablespoons Tikka Masala spice blend
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon maple syrup
2 cups spinach, chopped
Fresh cilantro for garnish
Cooked rice or naan, for serving

Instructions

Press the tofu by wrapping it in a clean kitchen towel or paper towels and placing something heavy on top for 10-15 minutes.
Dice the onion, mince the garlic and ginger, and chop the spinach.
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sauté the cubed tofu until golden brown, about 8-12 minutes. Season with a pinch of salt.
In the same skillet, add onion and soften for 3-5 minutes. Add garlic and ginger, cooking for another 30-60 seconds.
Stir in the Tikka Masala spice blend and toast briefly.
In the slow cooker, combine sautéed tofu, onion, garlic, ginger, spices, crushed tomatoes, coconut milk, salt, and maple syrup. Stir to mix.
Cook on LOW for 4-6 hours or on HIGH for 2-3 hours.
During the last 30 minutes, fold in the chopped spinach and adjust seasoning with salt or lemon juice.
Serve over rice or with naan, garnished with fresh cilantro.

Notes

For a thicker sauce, remove the lid for the last 30 minutes or add a cornstarch slurry. Storage tips include refrigerating for up to 4 days or freezing for 2-3 months.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 360 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Slow Cooking
Cuisine: Indian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 350
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 600mg
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 16g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 35g
Fiber: 5g
Protein: 15g
Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: slow cooker, vegan, tikka masala, tofu, Indian cuisine, comfort food