Tofu Butter Masala (Dairy free version of Paneer Butter Masala)

This recipe is a wonderful substitute for Paneer Butter Masala. I am sure most of us would have tried Paneer Butter Masala at least once. In dairy free cooking, we have a substitute for Paneer – It is Tofu which is made out of soy beans. Tofu is also known as bean curd. It is widely used in Asian cooking.

Here, I have made Tofu Butter Masala using the dairy free ingredients. The result was amazing!!!! Very very tasty..

I saw a cookery show by Chef Harpal Singh Sokhi few years ago in which he had demonstrated the procedure to make Paneer Butter Masala. I adapted the same recipe but used dairy free ingredients and it worked so well. Little S was so happy. Being on a dairy free diet is no more a challenge for my family as we have explored many ways to cope up with it.

Try this recipe and let me know your thoughts about it. I am eagerly waiting for your feedback..

Note: I recommend pan frying tofu before using it in the dish to retain its texture and prevent it from becoming crumbly.

Ingredients:

Method:

1. Heat 1 tsp of oil in a pan and add the cubed onions along with cashews. Saute them and blend them together with very little water after the onions and cashews have cooled down.

2. Add Nuttelex dairy free margarine and 1 tbsp of oil in a pan. When the margarine starts melting, add chopped ginger and garlic. Saute them till they lose the raw smell.

3. Pour in the tomato puree and the onion – cashew paste. Add chilli powder and the required salt. Cover and cook till the mixture becomes thicker. Add water if necessary.

4. Slightly heat the Kasuri Methi leaves in another pan. This is to bring out their maximum flavour as explained by Chef Harpal         Sokhi.

5. Add the Kasuri Methi to the tomato mixture along with cardamom powder, garam masala and honey. Stir well.

6. Add the tofu now. I just pan fried tofu before adding it using a little Nuttelex.

7. Add 1/2 cup of Provamel dairy free cream or any other cream substitute and stir well.

8. Switch off the flame and serve it hot with the remaining cream on top (garnish).

9. This goes best with Rotis or Parathas.

Thanks again for visiting my space and see you soon with another dairy free recipe.