Vegan Chicken Changezi (Tofu in Tangy Spicy Tomato Sauce)
  1. Make the tofu chicken; press the tofu if you haven’t already then tear the tofu using your hands into organic shapes. Add the tofu to a bowl and add the ginger garlic paste, lemon juice, and oil and toss well to coat. To a small bowl add all the spices and cornstarch and mix really well. Sprinkle the mixture all over the tofu pieces and toss well to coat.

  2. Spread the tofu on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake at 400ºF (205ºC) for 22-25 minutes until crispy to preference.

  3. Meanwhile, make the sauce; add oil to a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and a good pinch of salt. Cook until the onion is evenly golden brown. Keep stirring occasionally and add splashes of water to help the heat get conducted evenly so that the onions brown evenly. 8-12 minutes

  4. Add in the ginger garlic paste and green chili and mix well. Add all the spices and 2-3 tablespoons of water. Mix really well and cook for one minute to roast the spices and the ginger garlic paste. Mix in the tomato puree and coconut milk. Bring to a boil. (If you are using pureed crushed or fresh tomatoes instead of canned tomato puree, add just the tomato puree first and cook for 5-6 minutes to thicken a bit and then add the coconut milk.)

  5. Once the sauce is boiling consistently, mix really well. Taste and adjust salt and flavor. Then add in the fenugreek leaves, vegan butter, and the baked tofu. Toss well to coat and switch off the heat.

  6. Garnish with garam masala, chaat masala, cilantro, and sliced green chili. Serve with roti, Naan, flatbread or rice.

Course🍽️Main Course

Diets🌱Vegan🌾Gluten-free...

Category🍽️Main Dish

Cuisine🇮🇳Indian

Occasions🍲Comfort Food📆Everyday

Season🔁Year-round

DifficultyEasy ⏰ 30m

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