Tofu and Sweet Potato Tikka Masala Curry

by Izy Hossack
Star 4.2
    10m prep time
    50m total time
    Easy level
    12 ingredients

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
  • 500g Sweet Potato, peeled, cut into 2cm chunks 2 x Sainsbury's Sweet Potatoes Loose
  • 1 Onion, thinly sliced 1 x Sainsbury's Onions Loose
  • 20g Fresh Ginger, grated 1 x Sainsbury's Ginger 100g
  • 1 tsp Caster Sugar 1 x Sainsbury's White Caster Sugar 500g
  • 30g Fresh Coriander, to serve 1 x Sainsbury's Fresh Packed Bunch Coriander 30g
  • 70g Tikka Masala Spice Paste 1 x Patak's Tikka Masala Paste Pots 2 x 70g
  • 3 tbsp Vegetable Oil 1 x Sainsbury's Vegetable Oil 1L
  • 4 cloves Garlic, crushed 1 x Sainsbury's Garlic
  • 1 tin Chopped Tomatoes 1 x Stamford Street Co. Chopped Tomatoes in Tomato Juice 400g
  • 1 tin Coconut Milk 1 x Sainsbury's Coconut Milk 400ml
  • 2 pouches Cooked Wholegrain Rice 2 x Ben's Original Classic Wholegrain Microwave Rice 220g
  • 300g Firm Tofu, diced into 3cm cubes 1 x Sainsbury's SO Organic Super Firm Tofu 300g
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