5.0 from 9 votes
Tofu Korma
Balanced, flavorful, and enjoyable—this recipe has it all.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 427 kcal
Course:
Others
Cuisine:
Indian
Ingredients
- 16 oz extra-firm tofu block
- 1/2 cup raw cashews
- 3/4 cup warm water
- 1 small red onion
- 3 garlic cloves
- 2 TBS neutral oil avocado or grapeseed, divided
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp ground coriander
- 1/2 tsp ground cardamom
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper more if desired
- 2 TBS tomato paste
- 1/2 cup filtered water or vegetable broth + more if needed
- Juice of 1 small lime
- 14 oz canned coconut milk
- Sea salt and freshly cracked pepper to taste
- fresh cilantro leaves chopped for serving
- Toasted cashews for serving
Instructions
- Drain the tofu and lightly press it with your hands in paper towels to remove any excess water. Set aside.
- Place the cashews in a measuring cup or bowl and cover with 3/4 cup warm water. Set aside.
- Dice the onion and mince the garlic.
- Cut the tofu into 1-inch cubes. Place a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of oil to the pan. Sear the tofu cubes, stirring often, until all sides are golden brown. Remove the cooked tofu to paper towels to drain.
- In the same pan, add another tablespoon of oil. Add the onions and sauté for 5 to 7 minutes until the onions are soft. Add the garlic, cumin, coriander, cardamom, ginger, turmeric, and cayenne. Continue to cook until the garlic is fragrant and the spices are toasted, approximately 1 to 2 minutes. Turn off the heat.
- Drain the cashews and place them in a food processor. Add the onion and spice mixture, the tomato paste, the remaining water or broth, and the lime juice. Season with a pinch each of salt and pepper. Process into a smooth paste, scraping down the sides of the processor bowl.
- Turn the heat under the skillet to medium-high. Place the spice paste in the skillet. Whisk in the coconut milk, solids and liquid. Bring this to a boil. Turn the heat down so the sauce is simmering. Add the tofu cubes into the sauce and simmer, stirring often, until the sauce has thickened, approximately 12 minutes. It should be creamy, not soupy. Season the korma with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve the tofu korma with basmati rice. Top with fresh cilantro leaves and toasted cashews.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
427kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
15g
(5%)
Protein
13g
(26%)
Fat
37g
(57%)
Saturated Fat
21g
(105%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
Sodium
145mg
(6%)
Potassium
635mg
(18%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
181IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
77mg
(8%)
Iron
6mg
(33%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 427
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 427kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 37g | 57% |
| Saturated Fat | 21g | 105% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Sodium | 145mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 635mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 181IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 77mg | 8% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.