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    Tofu Butter Masala Recipe

    Last Updated On: Apr 6, 2025 by Aarthi


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    Tofu Makhani Recipe with step by step picture. This tofu butter masala is made with Tofu and Whole Spices. Butter tofu masala can be served with pulao, roti or naan.

    Tofu Makhani

     

    I made this couple days back and served with pulao, it turned out to be really delicious..I made the same gravy which i make for my butter chicken and butter paneer. The gravy is so good..It goes well with roti, pulao or naan.

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    The gravy is so simple, you can use this to add any veggies in this. Such an easy and fool proof base to try. Hope you will give this a try and let me know how it turns out for you.

    Ingredients for Tofu Makhani

    • Butter - 1 tbsp + 1 tbsp
    • Oil - 1 tbsp
    • Shahi Jeera / Black Cumin Seeds - 1 tsp
    • Bay Leaf - 1
    • Black Cardamom - 1
    • Cinnamon / Pattai - 1 small stick
    • Ginger Garlic Paste - 1 tbsp
    • Tomato - 4 pureed
    • Kashmiri Chilli Powder - 2 tbsp
    • Garam Masala Powder - 2 tsp
    • Cumin Powder - 1 tsp
    • Garam Masala Powder - 1 tsp
    • Salt to taste
    • Sugar - 1 tbsp
    • Cream - ½ cup
    • Kasuri Methi Leaves - 1 tbsp
    • Tofu - 200 grams cubed
    • Water as needed
    • Coriander Leaves a handful finely chopped

    How to make Tofu Butter Masala Recipe

    1. Heat little oil in a tawa and pan fry tofu till lightly golden, remove them and soak them in hot water till use.
    2. Heat oil and 1 tblspn of butter in a pan, add in cumin and other whole spices. Let them sizzle for a min
    3. Now add in ginger garlic paste and saute for a min.
    4. Add in tomato puree and cook till oil separates from the mix.
    5. Now add in chilli powder and other spice powders and saute till oil separates.
    6. Now add in water, salt and sugar and mix well. Simmer for few more mins.
    7. Add in fried tofu and mix well. Simmer for 5 mins.
    8. Now add in kasuri methi leaves, cream and coriander leaves.Serve.
     

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    Tofu Makhani Recipe with step by step pictures. This is made with Tofu and Whole Spieces
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    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 40 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 50 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4 serves
    Calories: 161kcal

    Ingredients

    • 1 tbsp + 1 tbsp Butter
    • 1 tbsp Oil
    • 1 tsp Shahi Jeera / Black Cumin Seeds
    • 1 Bay Leaf
    • 1 Black Cardamom
    • 1 small stick Cinnamon / Pattai
    • 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste
    • 4 pureed Tomato
    • 2 tbsp Kashmiri Chilli Powder
    • 2 tsp Garam Masala Powder
    • 1 tsp Cumin Powder
    • 1 tsp Garam Masala Powder
    • Salt to taste
    • 1 tbsp Sugar
    • ½ cup Cream
    • 1 tbsp Kasuri Methi Leaves
    • 200 grams cubed Tofu
    • Water as needed
    • Coriander Leaves a handful finely chopped

    Instructions

    • Heat little oil in a tawa and pan fry tofu till lightly golden, remove them and soak them in hot water till use.
    • Heat oil and 1 tblspn of butter in a pan, add in cumin and other whole spices. Let them sizzle for a min
    • Now add in ginger garlic paste and saute for a min.
    • Add in tomato puree and cook till oil separates from the mix.
    • Now add in chilli powder and other spice powders and saute till oil separates.
    • Now add in water, salt and sugar and mix well. Simmer for few more mins.
    • Add in fried tofu and mix well. Simmer for 5 mins.
    • Now add in kasuri methi leaves, cream and coriander leaves.Serve.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1servings | Calories: 161kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 34mg | Sodium: 76mg | Potassium: 121mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1631IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Tofu Butter Masala Recipe step by step pictures

     
    Take tomatoes in a blender
    puree till smooth
    take all ingredients
    heat little oil in a tawa..pan fry tofu
    fry till lightly golden
    now it is done
    drain them and soak them in hot water
    heat little oil and butter in a kadai 
    add in whole spices
    let them sizzle
    add in ginger garlic paste
    fry for a min
    add tomatoes
    cook them down
    keep cooking
    meanwhile add in garam masala, turmeric and cumin powder
    add in kashmiri chilli powder
    add in salt and sugar
    mix well
    cook this till it starts to leave the sides
    like this
    add in water
    mix well
    add tofu
    simmer for 5 to 10 mins
    add kasuri methi leaves
    cream
    mix well
    add in coriander leaves
    mix well
    Serve
     
     
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    1. Haritha Bolisetty

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      I tried this recipe today and the gravy was very tasty. However my tofu was so much rubbery that I had to keep the tofu aside and eat only the gravy . Is there any way to avoid rubberiness in tofu. Also is it possible to do something with the already cooked tofu.

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    2. Aarthi

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      @Haritha Bolisettysoak the tofu in hot water and then add it so it will be soft

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    3. dhivya swaminathan

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      What is the substitute for cream

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    4. Aarthi

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      @dhivya swaminathanyou can use milk mixed with some cornflour

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    5. Naag

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      Thanks for the recipe, very easy to follow and turned out pretty good for the first time!

      Reply

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