'chicken' Tikka Masala - Vegan Style

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My all time favorite Indian dish - Chicken Tikka Masala. Since my vegan conversion, this is one meal I surely thought, I'd never have again. Thanks to the folks at Gardein, their 'chicken scallopini' makes this carnivorous dish, 100% vegan friendly!

by veganhogg·published 2010-04-02

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Vegetable

Servings

(4–6)

Total time

1h 15m

prep 30 min

Calories / serving

305 kcal

Ingredients (21)

serves

4 vegan chicken, scallopini breasts by Gardein (available at most Whole Foods stores)vegan-chicken
1 cup soy yogurtyogurt
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juicelemon-juice
2 teaspoons ground cumincumin
1 teaspoon ground red pepperbell-pepper
2 teaspoons fresh ground black pepperpepper
1 teaspoon cinnamoncinnamon
1 teaspoon saltsalt
2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerginger
6 bamboo skewers
1 tablespoon Earth Balance margarinemargarine
2 garlic cloves, mincedgarlic
2 teaspoons ground coriandercoriander
1 teaspoon ground cumincumin
1 teaspoon paprikapaprika
1 teaspoon garam masalagaram-masala
1/2 teaspoon saltsalt
1 (8 ounce) can tomato saucetomato-sauce
1 cup coconut milk (can substitute lite)coconut
1/4 cup frozen peaspeas
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, choppedcilantro

Instructions (11 steps)

01Chop 'chicken' into 1" cubes. Mix all marinade ingredients together and add the cubed Gardein chicken. Marinate for about 1 hour.
02Soak bamboo skewers in warm water while preparing sauce.
03For sauce, melt 'butter' on medium heat until melted.
04Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
05Stir in coriander, cumin, paprika, garam masala and salt.
06Stir in tomato sauce and simmer for 15 minutes.
07Add peas and stir in coconut milk. Simmer on low heat (stirring often) while preparing the Gardein chicken.
08Thread Gardein chicken onto skewers and discard marinade.
09Broil Gardein chicken, turning occasionally, to cook through for about 8-10 minutes.
10Remove Gardein chicken from skewers and add to sauce and simmer for 5 minutes.
11Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with Basmati or Jasmine rice.

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