Indian recipe

Air-Fried Tofu Butter Masala

Name: Air-Fried Tofu Butter Masala
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 block (14 oz) extra-firm tofu, pressed and cubed; 1/4 cup yogurt; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 1 tsp garam masala; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp ground coriander; 1/2 tsp turmeric; 1/2 tsp chili powder; Salt to taste; 1 tbsp cornstarch; For the Butter Masala Sauce:; 2 tbsp butter; 1 onion, finely chopped; 3 tomatoes, pureed; 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste; 1 tsp garam masala; 1 tsp paprika; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 1/4 cup cashew paste (soaked cashews blended with water); Salt and pepper to taste; Fresh cilantro for garnish

A vegetarian twist on the classic butter chicken, this recipe features air-fried tofu simmered in a rich and creamy butter masala sauce. Perfect for tofu lovers and a delightful meat-free alternative for four people.

Total time

50 min

Prep

20 min

Cook

30 min

Serves

TofuAir FryerVegetarianButter Masala

Nutrition

Estimated, per serving

calories: 380kcal
protein: 15g
Carbs: 22g
fat: 26g

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