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Tofu Tikka Masala
Surveys have found tikka masala to be the most popular dish in British restaurants and it has been called Britain’s true national dish. I would not go that far but it is a very good dish.



Serves 4 (Estimated) Rating 4/5

Prep Time 30 Minutes Cooking Time 30 Minutes

Ingredients |
5 Tablespoons Vegetable Oil |
5 Cardamom Pods |
5 Cm Cinnamon Stick |
2 Onion, finely chopped |
3 Teaspoon Ginger, grated |
2 Teaspoon Garlic Clove, crushed |
1 Teaspoon Ground Cumin |
1 Teaspoon Coriander |
1 Teaspoon Turmeric |
1 Teaspoon Cayenne Pepper |
1 Tablespoon Paprika |
2 Tomato, finely chopped |
1 Teaspoon Tomato Purée |
1 Teaspoon Garam Masala |
150 Millilitre Water |
1 Teaspoon Salt |
1 Kg Tofu Tikka |
Method |
Put the oil into a large wide pan and set it over a medium-high heat. |
When very hot put in the cardamom pods and cinnamon stick. |
Stir once then add the onions. |
Stir until they begin to turn brown at the edges. |
Add the ginger and garlic and cook stirring for 1 minute. |
Add the cumin, coriander, turmeric, cayenne and paprika and stir for 30 seconds. |
Add the tomatoes, tomato purée and garam masala and cook stirring for a minute. |
Pour in the water and bring to a simmer. |
Cover and turn the heat to low and simmer gently for 10 minutes. |
Taste for salt adding about ¾ teaspoon or as needed. |
Add the tofu pieces then raise the heat to high and fold the tofu into the sauce. |
The sauce should thicken and cling to the tofu pieces. |