Tofu Tikka Masala Pizza
Ingredients
Marinated Tofu Tikka
- ⅓ cup plant-based yogurt
- 1 tsp minced ginger
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp red chili powder
- ½ tsp ground coriander
- ½ tsp garam masala
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ¼ tsp turmeric
Tikka Masala Sauce
- 1 tbsp avocado oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 inch of ginger, minced
- ½ red onion, chopped
- 2 medium tomatoes ~ 1 cup, diced
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp turmeric
- ½ tsp garam masala
- 1 tsp red chili powder (reduce to ½ tsp for less spice)
- 1 tsp kasoori methi optional
- ½ cup coconut milk sub ¼ cup yogurt and ¼ cup water
Tofu Tikka Masala Pizza
- 2 pizza crusts
- marinated tofu
- tikka masala sauce
- red bell pepper
- green bell pepper
- red onion, thinly sliced
- cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Marinate tofu: Press the tofu for at least 15 minutes to squeeze out excess moisture. Add all ingredients for the tofu marinade to a mixing bowl and mix. Cut tofu into ~ 1-inch rectangles and add to the bowl. Put the bowl in the fridge 2-4 hours. The longer the better! When you are ready to put together the pizza, pan fry the tofu in 1 tbsp of avocado oil for about 3-4 minutes per side, or until the tofu has browned on each side.
- Make the tikka masala sauce: Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and let it soften for a minute. Add ginger and garlic; stir with the onion for a couple of minutes. Add all spices (except the kasoori methi) to a small bowl. Add all spices at once and fry for 1-2 minutes. Then add tomatoes and cook until the tomato juices evaporate and everything sits nicely in the center of the pan. Take the pan off of the heat and blend with coconut milk and kasoori methi.
- Preheat oven to 425 F and prepare your toppings for the pizza. Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface and place it on a baking sheet. Add tikka masala sauce, vegan mozzarella (or cheese of choice), tofu, bell pepper, and onions. Bake the pizza for 12-15 minutes. Top with cilantro and green chutney!