Dairy-free, meat-free chicken tikka masala
Looking for a dairy and meat free version of the nation’s favourite dish - tikka masala? Check out our free from recipe, you can even use coconut yoghurt instead of soya if you prefer.
A dairy-free version of the nation’s favourite dish. You could use coconut yoghurt instead of soya, if you prefer!
Nutrition: per serving
Ingredients
For the sauce:For the marinade:- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- 1 tsp ground coriander *
- 1 tsp ground cumin *
- 1 tsp sweet smoked paprika *
- ½ tsp salt
- 3 cloves garlic, finely grated
- 125g plain sweetened soya yoghurt, plus extra to serve
Method
- Marinate the meat-free chicken for at least a few hours and preferably overnight. Put the meat-free chicken in a non-metallic bowl and squeeze the lemon half over it. Add the spices, salt and garlic, then stir in the yoghurt to coat. Cover with clingfilm and chill until needed.
- Make the sauce. Heat the oil in a pan. Separate the coriander stalks from the leaves and chop the stalks finely. Add to the pan with the onion, garlic, ginger and chilli. Cook gently for about 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until golden.
- Add the spices and almonds and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Add the tomatoes and stock and simmer for 5 minutes. Add the coconut milk and simmer for about 30 minutes.
- While the sauce is simmering, cook the rice according to the packet instructions.
- When ready to serve, get your oven as hot as possible. Put the meat-free chicken pieces on a grill rack, with the tray underneath lined with foil. Cook for 10 minutes or until the meat-free chicken is just cooked. Tip the meat-free chicken into the sauce, swirl through a little more soya yogurt and scatter the coriander leaves over. Serve with the rice.