Tofu Tikka Masala

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subheading: TOFU TIKKA:

2 (14-ounce/400g) blocks of extra firm tofu

1 cup (227g) unsweetened thick, creamy vegan yogurt*

3 garlic cloves, crushed with a press or grated

½- inch piece fresh ginger, grated or minced

2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice

1 ½ tablespoons grapeseed oil or other high-heat oil, plus more for cooking the tofu

1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt

subheading: Tikka Spice Blend*:

1 ½ teaspoon cumin seeds

4 teaspoons coriander seeds

6 whole cloves

~30 black peppercorns

6 green cardamom pods, (black seeds only; discard pods)

2 (2-to-3inch) cinnamon sticks***

½ tablespoon fenugreek leaves, AKA kasoori methi (optional but recommended)****

1 ½ teaspoons Indian red chile powder***** (use half the amount for a milder heat)

1 teaspoon ground turmeric

1 teaspoon paprika

1 teaspoon ground ginger

½ teaspoon nutmeg, freshly grated (or pre-ground)

subheading: MASALA******:

3 tablespoons grapeseed oil or other high-heat oil

1 tablespoon cumin seeds

6 whole dried red chilies (if not available, you can sub with ½ tsp red pepper flakes, or omit for less heat)

1 large red onion or 2 small red onions, finely diced

6 garlic cloves, minced

1 ½- inch piece ginger, minced or grated

1 serrano pepper, diced (plus 1 thinly sliced serrano pepper for garnish - only for spicy spicy version)*******

½ teaspoon ground turmeric

1 teaspoon Indian red chile powder** (use half the amount for a milder heat)

½ teaspoon ground coriander

2 tablespoons tomato paste (optional)

1 pound (454g) tomatoes, diced

1 cup (14g) cilantro, stems finely chopped and leaves chopped (save leaves for garnish)

3 tablespoons water

1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt, plus more to taste

1 tablespoon garam masala

2 tablespoons fenugreek leaves AKA kasoori methi (optional but recommended)***

1 (13.5 ounce/400 mL) can full-fat coconut milk

1 tablespoon vegan butter

1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice, plus more to taste

subheading: For serving:

3 cups cooked white rice or flatbread, such as naan or roti

Vegan yogurt to dollop on top (optional, but adds a nice cooling balance)

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