Tofu Amritsari Masala - Spicy Smoky Creamy Tomato Sauce

Baked Tofu:

• 14 oz firm tofu pressed for 15 mins then cubed
• 2 tsp minced ginger
• 4 cloves of garlic minced
• 1 tsp apple cider or white vinegar
• 2 tsp lemon juice
• 1/3 tsp salt
• 1 tsp  ground coriander
• 3/4 tsp ground cumin
• 1/3 tsp cayenne or use paprika for less heat
• 1 tsp oil or spray some later , omit for oilfree
• 1 tbsp cornstarch

Sauce:

• 2 tsp oil , see note for oilfree
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp cayenne or use scant 1/4 tsp for less heat
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika or Kashmiri chili powder, use regular sweet paprika for less heat
• 1 tbsp minced ginger
• 1/3 cup finely chopped onion
• 1 green chili , chopped (use 1/4 cup bell pepper for less heat)
• 3  large tomatoes pureed , or 15 oz can diced with juices
• 1/4 cup water to rinse out the blender
• 1/4 cup cashews blended with 1 cup water (see note for nutfree), 1/3 cup for creamier
• 1/2 tsp salt , less or more to preference
• 1 tsp sugar or sweetener
• Cilantro for garnish