How to Make Tofu Vindaloo - A Step-by-Step Guide

Tofu Vindaloo is a classic Indian dish with a rich and spicy flavor that is sure to satisfy your taste buds. This vegetarian recipe is a wonderful way to incorporate more plant-based protein into your diet while enjoying the bold and complex flavors of Indian cuisine.

Originating from the Goa region of India, Vindaloo is a popular dish known for its fiery heat and tangy flavor. Traditionally made with meat, such as pork or lamb, this vegetarian version replaces the meat with tofu, cre...

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Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 inch piece fresh ginger root, peeled and minced
  • 2 onions, halved and sliced
  • ½ head cauliflower, cut into florets
  • 3 carrots, peeled and sliced
  • 3 tablespoons vindaloo curry powder
  • 6 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 (15 ounce) can coconut milk
  • 1 cup vegetable broth
  • 1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans (chickpeas), drained and rinsed
  • 1 pound extra-firm tofu, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
  • salt to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Heat the vegetable oil in a Dutch oven or large pot over medium-high heat. Stir in the ginger, and cook until fragrant and beginning to brown, about 2 minutes. Stir in the onions, cauliflower, and carrots. Cook and stir until the vegetables have softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the vindaloo powder and tomato paste until no lumps of tomato paste remain. Stir in the coconut milk, vegetable broth, and garbanzo beans. Gently fold in the tofu and mushrooms, and season to taste with salt. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the vegetables are tender, about 15 minutes. Stir occasionally as the vindaloo cooks.
  • Nutrition

    413 cal.

    • Total Fat: 28g
    • Saturated Fat: 15g
    • Sodium: 401mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 33g
    • Dietary Fiber: 9g
    • Total Sugars: 9g
    • Protein: 15g
    • Vitamin C: 37mg
    • Calcium: 223mg
    • Iron: 6mg
    • Potassium: 961mg