Description
Slow Cooker Vegan Tofu Tikka Masala is a delightful way to enjoy this classic dish with a plant-based twist. This recipe combines tender, pressed tofu with a medley of vibrant vegetables, all simmered in a rich and creamy spiced tomato-coconut sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or when entertaining guests, this dish requires minimal prep time and lets your slow cooker do the heavy lifting. Serve it over fluffy brown rice or alongside warm naan for a complete meal that is both satisfying and healthy. Packed with flavor and nutrition, it’s an ideal addition to your weekly dinner rotation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (16 oz) extra firm tofu, drained, pressed, and cut into ½-inch cubes
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 white onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into chunks
- 2 medium carrots, sliced
- 1½ cups diced gold potatoes, from 2–3 medium potatoes
- 2 cups cauliflower florets
- ¾ cup frozen peas, added at the very end
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
- 1 can (15 oz) lite coconut milk, or full-fat for extra richness
- ½ tablespoon pure maple syrup
- ½ tablespoon freshly grated ginger
- 1 tablespoon garam masala
- 1½ teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, adjust based on your heat tolerance
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro, chopped
- Naan bread, brown rice, or quinoa on the side
Instructions
- Press the tofu by wrapping it in paper towels and placing a weight on top for 20–30 minutes.
- While pressing, chop the vegetables: dice onion, mince garlic, cut bell pepper, slice carrots, dice potatoes, and break cauliflower into florets.
- In the slow cooker, combine all vegetables, tomato sauce, coconut milk, maple syrup, ginger, and spices; stir well.
- Cut the pressed tofu into cubes and gently fold into the mixture.
- Cook on HIGH for 3–4 hours or LOW for 6–7 hours until vegetables are tender.
- Stir in frozen peas during the last 5–10 minutes of cooking before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg