Vegan Instant Pot Indian Tofu (30 min Recipe)

Vegan Instant Pot Indian Tofu (30 min Recipe)

Instant Pot Indian Butter Tofu. Delicious, quick and easy to make as long as you havean instant pot. It's creamy and dairy-free. Perfect for those nights whenyou're really craving some Indian food for dinner!

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Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 15 mins

Total Time 30 mins

Course dinner, lunch

Cuisine Indian

Servings

Calories 1090 kcal

Ingredients

500 grams smoked tofu diced (do not substitute with plain tofu)
2 tbsp vegan butter
2 tsp garlic minced
½ cup marinara sauce
1 tbsp tomato paste
1 ½ tsp garam masala
½ tsp cumin ground
½ tbsp ground coriander
½ tsp ginger powder
½ tbsp paprika
½ tsp turmeric powder
½ tsp salt
1 cup water

Cashew Cream

⅓ cup raw cashews
⅔ cup hot boiling water

Instructions

In a blender, add cashews and hot boiling water. Soak for 5 minutes. Blend on high until smooth.
Set your Instant Pot on Saute Mode and melt your vegan butter. Then sauteed minced garlic until fragrant. Add smoked tofu, followed by marinara sauce, tomato paste, spices and salt. Mix together.
Pour in water. Cover with lid and switch Pressure Knob to “Sealing”. Set to “Pressure Cook” mode and set timer for 8 minutes. Allow it to cook.
Once cooked, the Instant Pot will notify you or turn off. Safely release the pressure. Remove the lid.
Stir in the cashew cream. Serve with basmati rice to enjoy!

NOTES

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Suggested Equipment & Products

Instant Pot

Measuring Set

Santoku Knife

Cutting Board

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