Slow Cooked Butter Chickpea Tofu

By: Instant Pot Culinary Team

Slow Cooked Butter Chickpea Tofu
cuisine icon Cuisine
Indian
cuisine icon Course
Main Course
cuisine icon Difficulty
Medium
cuisine icon Diet
Vegan, Vegetarian
cuisine icon Cooking Technique
Sauté, Slow Cook
cuisine icon Keywords
+ 1 tsp chili powder, + 1 tsp garam masala, 4-6 servings, can + 1/2 cup coconut milk, can chickpeas, chickpea, cilantro, cook 3 hour, curry, garlic cloves, ground ginger, indian, Instant Pot Culinary Team, main course, medium, medium size onion, olive oil, package firm tofu, prep 10 min, salt and pepper, sauté, shallots, slow cook, tomato puree, vegan, vegetarian

prep icon Prep Time
10 min
cook icon Cook Time
3 hour

serving icon Servings
4-6 servings
Ingredients
  • 1 package firm tofu
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium size onion
  • 1/2 cup shallots
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 1 can + 1/2 cup coconut milk
  • 1 cup tomato puree
  • 1 tbsp + 1 tsp garam masala
  • 1 tbsp + 1 tsp chili powder
  • 2 tsp ground ginger
  • 1 can chickpeas
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1/8 cup cilantro
Instructions
  • Remove the tofu from the package and rinse. Wrap tofu in a paper towel and place on a cutting board. Placing something heavy on top of the tofu to allow the water to drain out, about 15 minutes.
  • Select SAUTÉ-High and set the time for 30 minutes. Press START.
  • Add oil into the Inner Pot. When the oil is hot, add the onions, shallot, salt, and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until caramelized, about 5-6 minutes.
  • Add in the garlic and stir to combine. Cook it for 1 minute more.
  • Press CANCEL button.
  • Select SLOW COOK-High and set the time to 3 hours. Press START.
  • Place the tofu and chickpea in the inner pot. Add the coconut milk, tomato puree, garam masala, curry powder, chili powder, ground ginger and a pinch salt/pepper. Give it a big stir, close the lid and set to VENT.
  • When the cooking time is done, carefully open the lid.
  • Add the cilantro before serving.
  • Serve with rice and naan.
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