Tofu and Sweet Potato Tikka Masala Curry
by Izy Hossack
This is my much simplified take on tikka masala curry where the tofu and sweet potato are cubed and roasted in a shop-bought tikka masala spice mix. The creamy curry sauce is made using coconut milk to keep things vegan and comes together quickly for a weeknight friendly fakeaway.
Method
Based on 4 servings, adjust as needed.
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 180C fan.
Step 2
Toss the diced tofu and sweet potato with ½ tbsp of the tikka masala spice mix, 1 tbsp of the vegetable oil (if cooking for 4) and a pinch of salt. Spread out on a tray and bake for 20-30 minutes, tossing halfway through, until golden.
Step 3
As that’s baking, make the curry sauce by heating the remaining 2 tbsp of vegetable oil (if cooking for 4) in a deep frying pan over a medium heat. Add the sliced onion with a pinch of salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and starting to turn golden, 7-10 minutes.
Step 4
Stir in the garlic and ginger then cook for a couple of minutes until the smell of raw ginger has gone. Add the chopped tomatoes, sugar, coconut milk and remaining tikka masala spice mix.
Step 5
Bring to a boil then turn down to a low heat and let simmer for 20-25 minutes until thickened. Remove from the heat and blitz in a blender or using a stick blender to get a smooth sauce. Taste and season with more salt and/or sugar, if needed.
Step 6
Cook the rice according to the instructions on the packet.
Step 7
Serve the roasted tofu and sweet potato atop the tikka masala sauce, garnished with fresh coriander and with the rice on the side.
- Ingredients
- Based on 4 servings
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300g Firm Tofu, diced into 3cm cubes 1x Sainsbury's SO Organic Super Firm Tofu 300g -
500g Sweet Potato, peeled, cut into 2cm chunks 2x Sainsbury's Sweet Potatoes Loose -
70g Tikka Masala Spice Paste 1x Patak's Tikka Masala Paste Pots 2 x 70g -
20g Fresh Ginger, grated 1x Sainsbury's Ginger 100g -
3 tbsp Vegetable Oil 1x Sainsbury's Vegetable Oil 1L -
1 Onion, thinly sliced 1x Sainsbury's Onions Loose -
4 cloves Garlic, crushed 1x Sainsbury's Garlic -
1 tin Chopped Tomatoes 1x Stamford Street Co. Chopped Tomatoes in Tomato Juice 400g -
1 tsp Caster Sugar 1x Sainsbury's White Caster Sugar 500g -
1 tin Coconut Milk 1x Sainsbury's Coconut Milk 400ml -
2 pouches Cooked Wholegrain Rice 2x Ben's Original Classic Wholegrain Microwave Rice 220g -
30g Fresh Coriander, to serve 1x Sainsbury's Fresh Packed Bunch Coriander 30g