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Vegetable Vindaloo

Vegetable Vindaloo

A bold and spicy Goan-style vegetable vindaloo made with cauliflower, potatoes, mushrooms and tofu in a tangy vinegar-spiced sauce.

50 minPrep: 20 minCook: 30 minGoan IndianVegan
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Method

  1. 1

    Blend garlic, ginger, vinegar and spices into a thick paste.

  2. 2

    Toss cauliflower, mushrooms and potatoes with the paste and marinate 15–60 minutes.

  3. 3

    Heat oil and cook onions until deeply golden.

  4. 4

    Add marinated vegetables and cook 5 minutes.

  5. 5

    Add tomato puree, cinnamon and 1 cup water.

  6. 6

    Simmer covered 20–30 minutes until potatoes are tender.

  7. 7

    Stir in tofu, vegan sausage and garam masala.

  8. 8

    Simmer 5 minutes, garnish with coriander and serve.

Ingredients

  • 1 small cauliflower, cut into florets
  • 8 oz mushrooms, halved
  • 3 medium potatoes, diced
  • 1 tbsp neutral oil
  • 2 red onions, diced
  • 2 cups tomato puree
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 6–8 cloves garlic
  • 1 inch ginger
  • 1 tbsp mustard seeds
  • 1 tbsp coriander seeds
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • ½ tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes (to taste)
  • 2 tsp paprika (optional)
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 inch cinnamon stick
  • 2 tsp garam masala (optional)
  • 14 oz firm tofu, cubed
  • 14 oz vegan sausage, sliced
  • Fresh coriander to garnish

Notes

  • Adjust chilli flakes to control heat level.
  • This curry tastes even better the next day.
  • Skip the vegan sausage for a whole-food version.