This Tofu Tikka Masala recipe has been one of those staples recipes that I keep close at hand for when I want something that is incredibly complex tasting but shockingly easy to make.
As you may already know, we’re big fans of batch-cooking here at NS, making a big pot of something delicious that we can eat throughout the week, something healthy and filling for those busy days that you can just heat up and it’s good to go. Tofu Tikka Masala is definitely one of those dishes for us.
You have probably heard of the health benefits you find in turmeric, cumin, coriander and of course assorted vegetables, and you should be happy to learn that this recipe has all of the above, plus it leaves your home smelling amazing! Not to mention it tastes just as delicious at the end of the week as it did the first day you make it.
Plant-Based Protein Spotlight: Tofu
As mentioned before, this is definitely a frequent addition to our dinner table, partly due to the fact that we absolutely adore Indian cuisine, partly for the complex and incredible flavor profiles, and partly due to the versatility for plant-based protein substitutes.
I can say with absolutely no shame there was a period in my life that I ate at a particular Indian restaurant here in Nashville at least twice a week for at least a year. As you can imagine, that started to get a little pricy, so we figured it was time to try our best to make some of our favorite dishes at home.
Other than the fact that this dish is so tasty, our favorite thing about the recipe is how easy it is to make. In an hour or less you can have a meal that tastes as good as any restaurant and will serve you and your family for days on end. Also, if you really love it, or you have a big dinner party, you can simply double the ingredients in the recipe, and voila!
We typically like to serve our Tofu Tikka Marsala on steamed basmati rice, so as an added bonus I’ll share our super quick stove-top rice hack we use at home.
How To Make The Best Rice, Every time
- Just use 1 part rice, to 1 1/2 parts water. So if you’re cooking a cup of rice, just use 1 1/2 cups water.
- Rinse your rice and add it a medium saucepan with the water and a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Bring the water to a simmer, and then put a top on the pot and reduce to low heat.
- Cook rice for 8 minutes, or until rice is tender and absorbed all the water.
- Fluff with a fork and serve!
