A rich, creamy, and flavorful North Indian-style dish featuring marinated tofu cubes grilled to perfection and simmered in a spiced tomato-cashew gravy. A perfect plant-based alternative to paneer tikka masala! If you want to Tofu tikka masala recipe in hindi to visit our website hubrecipes.

???? Ingredients

For Tofu Marinade:

• 200–250g firm tofu, cut into cubes

• ½ cup thick curd or dairy-free yogurt

• 1 tbsp gram flour (besan)

• 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste

• ½ tsp turmeric

• 1 tsp red chili powder

• ½ tsp garam masala

• 1 tsp lemon juice

• Salt to taste

For Masala Gravy:

• 2 tbsp oil or butter

• 1 tsp cumin seeds

• 1 onion, finely chopped

• 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste

• 3 tomatoes, pureed

• 10–12 cashews, soaked and blended to a paste

• 1 tsp turmeric

• 1 tsp red chili powder

• 1½ tsp coriander powder

• 1 tsp garam masala

• Salt to taste

• ½ tsp kasuri methi (dried fenugreek leaves), crushed

• ¼ cup fresh cream or coconut cream for vegan option

• Fresh coriander leaves for garnish

???? Instructions

Step 1: Marinate the Tofu

1. Mix all marinade ingredients in a bowl. Add tofu cubes and gently coat them.

2. Let it marinate for 30 minutes (or up to 2 hours in the fridge).

Step 2: Grill the Tofu

• Stovetop: Pan-fry marinated tofu with a little oil until golden on all sides.

• Oven: Bake at 200°C (400°F) for 15–20 mins, flipping halfway.

• Air fryer: 180°C (350°F) for 10–12 mins.

Step 3: Prepare the Gravy

1. Heat oil/butter in a pan, add cumin seeds.

2. Sauté onions until golden. Add ginger-garlic paste and cook until raw smell goes.

3. Add tomato puree and cook until oil separates.

4. Add cashew paste and mix well.

5. Add turmeric, chili, coriander powder, and salt. Cook until masala thickens.

6. Add cream and crushed kasuri methi. Mix and simmer for 2–3 minutes.

Step 4: Combine and Simmer

1. Add grilled tofu cubes to the gravy.

2. Cook on low flame for 4–5 minutes so flavors blend well.

3. Garnish with coriander leaves and a swirl of cream.

✅ Serving Suggestions

• Serve hot with naan, roti, jeera rice, or paratha.

???? Tips

• Press tofu before marinating to remove excess moisture.

• For extra smokiness, try the dhungar method using a hot coal and ghee.

• Coconut milk or almond cream makes this recipe fully vegan.