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Vegan Mushroom And Tofu Korma

June 15, 2020 by hannahhossack 6 Comments

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Vegan mushroom and tofu korma – this delicious vegan korma is rich, creamy and flavourful; it’s way better than take out! You can vary the protein and veggies to suit you, making this a meal that everyone will love!

Vegan mushroom and tofu korma in a black karahi pan on a dark background with chopped cahews, coriander and naan breads.

This vegan mushroom and tofu korma is what I cook when we feel like having a fakeaway (a home-made version of a takeaway). It is rich creamy, aromatic and very satisfying.

It consists of baked tofu and button mushrooms in a creamy, mildly spiced sauce. This is not a spicy curry, but it is really full of flavour with a nice balance of spices; and you can always add more chilli if you want it hotter.

What Is Korma?:

Korma is an Indian dish consisting of meat or vegetables in a sauce made with yogurt or cream, stock and spices.

The term korma covers a range of different dishes but this vegan mushroom and tofu korma is a British style korma. In the UK, a korma is typically a mildly spiced dish with a thick, creamy sauce often containing nuts and coconut. Chicken korma is claimed to be the most popular curry in the UK!

While korma recipes often contain non-vegan friendly ingredients such as chicken, cream and yogurt, it is actually a very easy curry to veganise.

British kormas often add ground nuts and/or coconut milk for creaminess anyway, so we can just use those to form the base of the creamy sauce.

In place of chicken I like to use baked tofu as my protein of choice. Mushroom korma is a common variety so I like to add some mushrooms along with the tofu (gotta sneak some veg in there!).

Close up of vegan mushroom and tofu korma

How To Make Vegan Mushroom And Tofu Korma:

(For ingredients and full instructions see the recipe card below)

To make the korma sauce, heat some oil in a large pan over a low heat . Add diced brown onion and cook gently, stirring often, for about 10-15 minutes until it is soft and translucent.

Add grated ginger, garlic, tomato puree, garam masala, cumin, coriander, turmeric, cinnamon, chilli powder, cardamom and cloves. Cook gently, stirring often, for about 3 to 5 minutes.

Add tinned coconut milk, vegetable stock and raw cashews. Bring up to a gentle simmer and cook for 15 minutes, stirring every now and again to prevent it from catching on the bottom. Simmering the cashews in the sauce softens them so that you can blend them to a smooth cream.

step 1 - making the sauce

While the sauce is simmering, toss the diced tofu with ½ Tbsp of oil and spread it out on a lined roasting tin. Bake for 20-30 minutes, turning the pieces halfway through, until it is golden brown and crisp. (You can fry the tofu in a pan if you prefer).

Heat another ½ Tbsp of oil in a frying pan over a medium heat and add halved button mushrooms. Cook, stirring often, for 5-10 minutes until they are lightly browned and the excess water has evaporated.

step 2 - cooking the tofu and mushrooms

When the sauce is done simmering, transfer it to a blender and blend until it is very smooth. You can add a splash more stock if it is too thick.

step 3 - blending the sauce

Pour the sauce back into the pan and stir in some lemon juice and plenty of salt and pepper to taste. Stir in the cooked tofu and mushrooms, simmer for a couple of minutes then serve with rice and naan bread.

Vegan korma sauce in a white pan topped with tofu and fried mushrooms.

Variations:

You can swap the tofu for chicken-style soy protein, seitan or tempeh; and the mushrooms can be swapped for pretty much any vegetable you like.

What To Serve With Vegan Mushroom And Tofu Korma:

This korma goes great with basmati rice and my vegan naan breads. I also like to serve some stir fried broccoli on the side for a bit of greenery.

Can I Freeze It?:

Yes, vegan mushroom and tofu korma freezes well. Allow it to cool to room temperature then place in a freezer-proof container and freeze for up to three months.

More Vegan Curry Recipes:

Chana masala

Red lentil dhal with roasted cauliflower and butternut squash

Chickpea, sweet potato and spinach curry

Easy lemongrass and coconut curry

Close up of vegan korma in a black pan topped with chopped cashews and coriander.

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Vegan mushroom and tofu korma in a black karahi pan on a dark background with chopped cahews, coriander and naan breads.
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Vegan Mushroom And Tofu Korma

Vegan mushroom and tofu korma – this delicious vegan korma is rich, creamy and flavourful; it’s way better than take out! You can vary the protein and veggies to suit you, making this a meal that everyone will love!
Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Keyword curry
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 4 people
Author Domestic Gothess

Ingredients

Korma Sauce:

  • 1 Tbsp oil
  • 1 large brown onion peeled and finely chopped
  • 1 Tbsp grated ginger (either fresh or from a jar)
  • 4 cloves garlic peeled and crushed
  • 2 Tbsp tomato puree
  • 1 ½ tsp garam masala
  • 1 ½ tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • ½ tsp turmeric
  • ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp chilli powder (or more, to taste) optional
  • the seeds from 5 cardamom pods, ground in a pestle and mortar (or ¼ tsp ground cardamom)
  • a pinch ground cloves
  • 1 400 ml (14oz) tin of coconut milk (either full fat or light is fine)
  • 120 ml (½ cup) vegetable stock (plus extra if needed)
  • 75 g (½ cup) raw cashews
  • juice of ½ a lemon
  • salt and pepper

Extras:

  • about 800 g firm tofu* cut into chunks
  • 400 g button mushrooms halved
  • 1 Tbsp oil, divided

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 200°C/400°F/gas mark 6. Line a roasting tin with baking parchment.
  • To make the korma sauce, heat the oil in a large pan over a low heat . Add the onion and cook gently, stirring often, for 10-15 minutes until soft and translucent.
  • Add the ginger, garlic, tomato puree, garam masala, cumin, coriander, turmeric, cinnamon, chilli powder, cardamom and cloves. Cook gently, stirring often, for about 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Add the coconut milk, stock and cashews. Bring up to a gentle simmer and cook for 15 minutes, stirring every now and again to prevent it from catching on the bottom.
  • While the sauce is simmering, toss the tofu with ½ Tbsp of oil and spread it out on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 20-30 minutes, turning the pieces halfway through, until it is golden brown and crisp. (You can fry the tofu in a pan if you prefer).
  • Heat the other ½ Tbsp of oil in a frying pan over a medium heat and add the halved button mushrooms. Cook, stirring often, for 5-10 minutes until lightly browned and the excess water has evaporated.
  • When the sauce is done simmering, transfer it to a blender and blend until very smooth. You can add a splash more stock if it is too thick.
  • Pour the sauce back into the pan and stir in the lemon juice and plenty of salt and pepper to taste. Stir in the cooked tofu and mushrooms, simmer for a couple of minutes then serve with rice and naan bread.
  • Leftovers will keep in a covered container in the fridge for a couple of days.

Notes

  • *I've given an approximate quantity for the tofu as it often comes in odd weights like 397g. I used two packs of Cauldron tofu. You basically just want to use enough to serve 4 people.
  • You can swap the tofu for chicken-style soy protein, seitan or tempeh; and the mushrooms can be swapped for pretty much any vegetable you like.

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Filed Under: Mains, Recipes, Savoury, vegan Tagged With: curry, dairy free, plant based, tofu, vegan dinner, vegan meal

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  1. silvie

    July 14, 2020 at 11:38 am

    i really like your recipes
    so clear with the step by step pictures
    and yummy dishes!

    Reply
  2. Etta

    September 7, 2020 at 12:22 am

    5 stars
    Fabulous recipe. It turned out perfectly. Thank you!

    Reply
  3. Lucy

    September 16, 2020 at 3:10 pm

    5 stars
    Perfect receipt, gorgeous Korma!

    Reply
  4. Susan

    September 26, 2020 at 5:44 am

    OK, you lost me at brown onion. ????

    Reply
    • hannahhossack

      September 26, 2020 at 10:45 am

      Hi Susan, just a regular brown skinned onion, white on the inside.

      Reply
  5. Mel

    October 10, 2020 at 3:16 pm

    5 stars
    Best vegan korma I’ve ever tried. Thank you Hannah !!!

    Reply

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