Tofu Makhani (Indian Butter Tofu)

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Just in addition, the time it takes to cook Tofu Makhani (Indian Butter Tofu) estimated approx 1 hour.

To begin with this recipe, we must prepare a few ingredients. You can cook Tofu Makhani (Indian Butter Tofu) using 17 ingredients and 5 steps. Here is how you can achieve that.

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Ingredients and spices that need to be Prepare to make Tofu Makhani (Indian Butter Tofu):

1. 3 tablespoons lemon juice
2. 1 tablespoon ground cumin
3. 5 teaspoons ground turmeric
4. 2 (14 ounce) packages extra firm tofu
5. 8 tablespoons unsalted butter
6. 2 onions, chopped
7. 1 teaspoon chili powder (or cayenne, if you like it spicy)
8. 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
9. 4 cloves garlic, minced
10. 1 (28 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes, gently crushed with hands
11. 1 cinnamon stick
12. 1 teaspoon paprika
13. 1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt
14. 1 1/2 cup (400 ml) coconut milk or heavy cream
15. Scallions, thinly sliced, for serving
16. Clantro, coarsely chopped, for servingr
17. Accompaniments: basmati rice, naan, yogurt, or quartered cucumbers

Steps to make to make Tofu Makhani (Indian Butter Tofu)

1. In a large bowl, whisk the lemon juice, cumin and 4 teaspoons turmeric with 1 tablespoon water to make a thin paste. Drain and pat the tofu dry, then cut it into 3/4-inch cubes. Add it to the turmeric marinade, gently stirring to coat. Set aside at room temperature while you prepare the remaining ingredients, or cover and refrigerate for up to 1 day.
2. In a large pot over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the onions and chili powder, and cook, stirring frequently, until onions are translucent, about 5 minutes. Lower the heat, add the ginger and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are starting to brown, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the tomatoes and their juices. Add the cinnamon stick, paprika and sea salt along with the remaining 1 teaspoon turmeric. Cook until the tomatoes and onions break down and the sauce is the consistency of a thick ragù, about 10 minutes. Remove cinnamon stick.
4. Blend with an immersion blender and purée until smooth. Gently stir in the coconut milk and the tofu and its marinade. Simmer over low heat, uncovered, until the tofu has taken on the color of the sauce and is flavored all the way through, about 5 minutes. Stir occasionally but gently, so the tofu doesn’t fall apart.
5. Serve with a sprinkle of scallions and cilantro, with warm naan, rice, yogurt and/or cucumbers.

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