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Vegan Tikka Masala Sauce Recipe
4.9 from 120 votes

Vegan Tikka Masala Sauce Recipe

This vegan tikka masala sauce blends soaked cashews with tomato, onion, ginger, garlic, and a mix of warm spices. The sauce is pureed to a smooth, thick consistency suitable for pairing with tofu or vegetables, replicating the creamy texture found in traditional tikka masala without dairy.

Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 212 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: Indian, British

Ingredients

  • 1 cup cashews whole
  • 1 large onion
  • 2 medium tomato
  • 1 Tablespoon ginger see Notes
  • 1 Tablespoon garlic see Notes
  • 1 Teaspoon Turmeric ground
  • ½ Teaspoon red chili pepper or Cayenne, ground
  • 1 Teaspoon cumin seeds ground
  • 1 Teaspoon coriander seeds ground, whole
  • ¼ Teaspoon black pepper ground
  • ¼ Teaspoon ground cinnamon or Cassia, ground

Instructions

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  1. Place the cashews into a large blender jar with the peeled and quartered onion, the tomato, ginger + garlic, and the spices. all ingredients into the jar.
  2. Blend everything to a smooth paste. If the blender is struggling, add 2-3 Tablespoons of water to help get going. 
  3. Use the tikka masala sauce to prepare a tofu tikka masala or another tikka masala dish. You can also freeze it (please see post for instructions).

Notes

  • Use fresh ginger and garlic finely chopped for optimal flavor; a 1:2 ratio by volume or ready-made pastes work as well.
  • Peeled almonds can replace cashews but will alter the sauce’s taste and creaminess.
  • Use a powerful blender like a Vitamix to achieve the smoothest possible sauce texture.
  • This recipe avoids artificial red food coloring; add red coloring if a more vibrant red color is desired.

Nutrition Information

Calories 212kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 16g (5%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Sodium 10mg (0%) Potassium 434mg (9%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 510IU (10%) Vitamin C 12.1mg (13%) Calcium 35mg (4%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 212

% Daily Value*

Calories 212kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 16g 5%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Sodium 10mg 0%
Potassium 434mg 9%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 510IU 10%
Vitamin C 12.1mg 13%
Calcium 35mg 4%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.