Easy Vegan Butter Chicken

By | January 11, 2022

This Easy Vegan Butter Chicken is sure to become a new dinner favourite! A simple version of the popular Indian dish, made completely vegan! It’s a healthier version of the classic, and so rich and creamy!

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Easy Vegan Butter Chicken

Easy Vegan Butter Chicken

Easy Vegan Butter Chicken

This Easy Vegan Butter Chicken is sure to become a new dinner favourite! A simple version of the popular Indian dish, made completely vegan! It’s a healthier version of the classic, and so rich and creamy!

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Tofu pressing Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour

Ingredients

For the Tofu:

  • 2 (16 oz) blocks extra-firm tofu
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

For the Sauce:

  • 2 tablespoons vegan butter, (or olive oil)
  • 1 large onion, diced small
  • 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger, (or 1 tsp dried)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon garam masala
  • 1 teaspoon curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3 ounces tomato paste
  • 1 (13.5 oz) canned full fat coconut milk

For Serving:

  • 4 cups cooked white or brown rice
  • chopped cilantro
  • Easy Vegan Naan

Instructions

Let’s Get Cooking!

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Notes

  1. This would also be really good with roasted cauliflower in place of the tofu. 
  2. You could certainly substitute light coconut milk if desired, but the sauce won't be as rich and creamy.
  3. For oil free, omit the olive oil and vegan butter. Use water for sauteing instead.
  4. Calories are for 1/6th of the tofu and sauce, not added rice or naan.

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