Dinner for 3
Quick Tofu Tikka Masala
$10.66for 425 minServes 3
Tofu, onion, spices, tomato, and soy cream simmer into a quick tikka masala served with warmed naan.
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Tofu, 8.75 oz$0.17/oz typical | 8.75 oz | $1.50Typical price |
 | Onions, 0.4 lb$1.29/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.52Typical price |
 | Fresh ginger, 0.25 oz$0.40/oz typical | 0.25 oz | $0.10Typical price |
 | Fresh tomatoes, 0.4 lb$1.99/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.78Typical price |
 | Heavy cream, 6.25 oz$0.22/oz typical | 6.25 oz | $1.37Typical price |
 | Yogurt, 4.25 oz$0.12/oz typical | 4.25 oz | $0.51Typical price |
 | Nuts and seeds, 1.25 oz$0.70/oz typical | 1.25 oz | $0.79Typical price |
 | Canned tomatoes, 1.5 oz$0.08/oz typical | 1.5 oz | $0.12Typical price |
 | Lemons and limes, 0.5$0.60 each typical | 0.5 | $0.30Typical price |
 | Pita, 2$0.55 each typical | 2 | $1.10Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $7.99 | ||
Swaps
- Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Swap heavy cream for evaporatedabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)
Not included in the cost.
- 25 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 3servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
$2.66 per serving$10.66 for 4
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Ingredients
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 8 5/6 oz firm tofu
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 onion
- 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
- 1 tsp brown mustard seeds
- 2 tbsp tikka masala spice mix
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp chili powder
- 1 large tomato
- 3/4 cup soy cooking cream
- 1/2 cup unsweetened soy yogurt
- 1/4 cup raw cashews
- 3 tbsp tomato paste
- 1/2 lime
- 2 vegan naan
Steps
- Cut the tofu into bite-size cubes and chop the onion and tomato.
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, then brown the tofu for 5 minutes.
- Heat the remaining oil in the skillet, then cook the onion for 3 minutes.
- Stir in the ginger, mustard seeds, tikka masala, salt, and chili powder, and cook for 1 minute.
- Add the tomato, soy cream, tomato paste, and cashews, then simmer for 5 minutes.
- Remove the skillet from the heat, stir in the soy yogurt and lime juice, and warm the naan in a dry skillet for 1 minute per side.
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