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Ingredients (use vegan versions):
  • 3/4 Cup (177 ml) vegetable broth
  • 1 1/2 TB (22 ml) Mandarin sauce (try Asian stores, may sub with yellow bean sauce)
  • 1 TB (15 ml) black bean sauce (available in Asian stores)
  • 1/4 TS (1 1/4 ml) salt
  • 1/4 TS (1 1/4 ml) garlic powder
  • 1 TS (5 ml) vegan soup base powder
  • 2 ea.16 oz. boxes (908 g) firm tofu, drained and cut into very small cubes
  • 3/4 TB (11 ml) cornstarch
  • 2 TS (10 ml) rice vegan cooking wine (try Asian stores, may substitute with any vegan cooking wine)
  • 1 TS (5 ml) chili paste (available in Asian stores)
Directions:

Combine the first 6 ingredients in pan and stir. Place pan on high heat. When mixture reaches a boil, add tofu and stir again. Mix cornstarch with 2 TB (30 ml) water. When tofu mixture reaches a boil again, add corn starch mixture and stir again. Continue stirring until tofu mixture thickens; reduce heat to medium. Stir in vegan cooking wine and chili paste. Allow to cook another minute, then turn off heat. Let dish sit for 10 minutes for flavors to blend. Serve hot over rice.

Serves: 8

Preparation time: 20 minutes


 

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Paneer Tikka Masala

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1. 5 tsp. lemon juice
2. 1 tsp. grated ginger
3. 2 garlic cloves, crushed
4. 2 green chili, chopped
5. 3 tbsp. chopped coriander
6. 1 tsp. chili powder
7. salt to taste
8. 250g paneer cut into cubes.
9. 2 tbsp. vegetable oil
10. 2 onions, chopped in 1-inch long thin slices
11. ¼ tsp. turmeric powder
12. 3-4 tbsp. thick yogurt
13. ½ cup milk.

For Garnishing:
Some chopped coriander.

Method:

1. Mix together lemon juice, ginger, garlic, green chili, half of the coriander, chili powder, salt, and paneer in a bowl .  Cover and leave to marinate for an hour.
2. Heat oil in a pan and cook onions for 3-4 minutes on low flame till transparent.  Add turmeric powder, yogurt, milk and the remaining coriander.  Stir for a few minutes till the sauce thickens.
3. Add the paneer mixture in the sauce and cook for 5 minutes on medium flame. Adjust the seasoning.
4. Serve hot garnished with fresh coriander with your choice of Indian bread or rice.

 
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