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Creamy Tofu Korma

Creamy Tofu Korma

A rich and creamy vegan tofu korma made with coconut milk, warm spices and toasted cashews.

40 minPrep: 10 minCook: 30 minIndianVegan
tofu currykormacreamy curryvegan curry

Method

  1. 1

    Toast cumin and coriander seeds in a dry pan until fragrant, then grind into a powder.

  2. 2

    Blend onion, garlic, ginger, tomato purée, spices and the ground seeds into a smooth curry paste.

  3. 3

    Heat oil in a pan and fry tofu until lightly golden. Set aside.

  4. 4

    Add curry paste to the pan with coconut milk and vegetable stock. Simmer gently.

  5. 5

    Blend cashews with water until smooth to make cashew cream.

  6. 6

    Stir cashew cream into the sauce and simmer until thick and creamy.

  7. 7

    Return tofu to the pan and warm through.

  8. 8

    Finish with lemon juice, seasoning and fresh coriander.

Ingredients

  • ½ tsp cumin seeds
  • ½ tsp coriander seeds
  • ½ red onion
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • ½ inch ginger
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • ½ tsp turmeric
  • ¼ tsp ground cardamom
  • ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
  • Pinch chilli powder
  • 2 tbsp tomato purée
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 500g extra firm tofu
  • 400ml coconut milk
  • ½ cup cashews
  • ½ cup water
  • 75ml vegetable stock
  • Juice of ½ lemon
  • Fresh coriander to serve
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Notes

  • Soak cashews in hot water for 20 minutes if your blender isn’t powerful.
  • Add vegetables like peas or spinach for variation.