Servings: 4
Equipment
Ingredients
For the tikka:
- 10 oz chickpea tofu
- ¼ cup yogurt (use thick yogurt or Greek yogurt)
- 1 tablespoon chickpea flour gram flour/besan
- 2 teaspoons ginger garlic paste
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- ½ teaspoon garam masala
- 2 teaspoons kasoori methi dried fenugreek leaves
- ½ teaspoon red chili powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon oil
For the masala sauce:
- 2 tablespoons butter unsalted
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 medium red onion finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon ginger garlic paste
- 1 15 oz canned tomatoes chopped
- 2 teaspoons garam masala
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- ½-1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons cilantro
- ½ teaspoon salt adjust as per taste
Instructions
Make the chickpea tofu tikka:
- In a bowl, combine yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, garam masala, ground coriander, kasoori methi, chili powder, smoked paprika, and salt. Add cubed tofu and toss gently to coat. Marinate for at least 30 minutes or up to overnight in the refrigerator.
- Spray oil in the air fryer basket and place the chickpea tofu in a single layer. Air fry at 375 F for 8-10 minutes or until the exterior is crisp and golden.
Make the masala sauce:
- Heat butter in a frying pan and add the cumin seeds and cinnamon stick. Once they splutter, onions and saute them until softened. Add ginger-garlic paste and cook for a minute more.
- Add the tomatoes, garam masala, smoked paprika, sugar, and salt. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10-15 minutes, letting the sauce thicken.
- Once the spices are cooked, add heavy cream and stir for 2-3 minutes.
- Add pan-fried chickpea tofu tikka back to the pan with the masala sauce. Gently simmer for a few minutes to combine flavors.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro (optional) and serve hot with rice or naan.
Notes
- Marinate the chickpea tofu for at least 30 minutes, but ideally longer (up to overnight in the refrigerator) for maximum flavor infusion.
- Don't skip air frying the tofu after marinating. This step adds depth of flavor and creates a delicious contrast with the creamy sauce.
- Sauteing the onions until softened and slightly caramelized adds sweetness and richness to the sauce.
Nutrition
Calories: 320kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 51mg | Sodium: 788mg | Potassium: 447mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 1192IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 109mg | Iron: 3mg
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