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    Published: Feb 3, 2022 · Modified: Dec 12, 2022

    Keema Curry With Coconut Milk And Tofu (Vegan)

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    This Indian inspired Keema Curry with Coconut Milk and Tofu is a mild dish that the whole family will enjoy. It has a creamy, flavorful curry sauce and is perfect on top of a bowl of rice or with some vegan naan.

    Not everyone is a fan of tofu, but I love it. It's incredibly versatile and so easy to prepare. With it's neutral flavor, it can be used in savory dishes as well as desserts. It tends to absorb whatever flavors it's being cooked with. It only takes a minute to cube it and it's ready to go.

    pot of keema curry and rice.

    Making the Recipe

    This easy tofu recipe only takes minutes of prep time.

    ingredients for keema curry.

    To begin, prep the tofu by cutting it into cubes. You can press your tofu to remove excess water, but I usually don't bother with this.

    A tofu press is very easy to use. Don't have a tofu press? Check out How to Press Tofu to Remove Excess Moisture by the Spruce Eats.

    plated of cubed tofu.

    Heat the coconut oil in a large skillet or sauce pan. If you don't have coconut oil, you can also use olive oil but you'll lose a little of the coconut flavoring. Add the onion, garlic, and tofu and cook for about 5 minutes.

    pan with sautéing onions and tofu.

    Add the curry powder, cumin, ginger and salt and stir carefully until well combined. Make sure you stir gently so you don't break up the tofu.

    Next, add the coconut milk, tomato sauce, peas and carrots and bring to a low boil and stir until well combined. You can use either full fat or lite coconut milk. Make sure you are using canned coconut milk and not the refrigerated coconut milk beverage.

    keema ingredients in a pot being stirred.

    Once the keema curry is boiling, lower the heat, cover and simmer for 30 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent any burning on the bottom of the pan. Serve on top of your favorite kind of rice. Enjoy!

    plate of keema curry over rice.

    I've adapted the recipe from this original one.

    FAQ

    I don't love peas. Can I put in other vegetables?

    Definitely! Vegan Tofu Keema calls for peas and carrots but you are welcome to add (or substitute) any vegetables you'd like. Feel free to add cauliflower, potatoes, green beans, or any other vegetables you like.

    Can I make this recipe without onions and garlic?

    Of course. If you are sensitive to onions and garlic, feel free to leave them out.

    Summary

    Wondering what to make with tofu? This Keema Curry with Coconut Milk And Tofu is super delicious and a great introductory recipe to tofu. If you already eat tofu, this is a unique way to make it that is super flavorful, but not spicy. I love it on top of brown rice or with some vegan naan on the side.

    Looking for other vegan dinner recipes? Check out:

    • Easy Vegan Mexican Casserole With Rice
    • Ultimate Vegan Crock Pot Chili
    • Easy Vegan Split Pea Soup With Potatoes
    pot of keema curry and rice.

    Vegan Tofu Keema Curry

    This mild curry dish, made with coconut milk, is a delicious way to enjoy tofu. Serve on top of rice or with some vegan naan bread.
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    Prep Time 20 mins
    Cook Time 40 mins
    Total Time 1 hr
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine Indian
    Servings 6
    Calories 173 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 3 tablespoon coconut oil
    • 1 medium onion, chopped
    • 2 cloves garlic, minced
    • 1 package tofu, extra firm
    • 1 tablespoon curry powder
    • 2 teaspoon cumin
    • 1 ½ teaspoon ground ginger
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 1 16 oz. can coconut milk
    • 2 cups tomato sauce
    • 1 ½ cups frozen peas, thawed
    • 1 ½ cups chopped carrots

    Instructions
     

    • Heat coconut oil in a large skillet or saucepan over medium heat.
    • Add chopped onions, garlic, and tofu and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
    • Add the curry powder, cumin, ginger, and salt and stir until well combined. Stir gently so as to not break up the tofu.
    • Stir in the coconut milk, tomato sauce, peas and carrots and bring to a low boil.
    • Lower the heat, cover pan and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
    • Serve on top of rice and enjoy!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 173kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 9gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 843mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 5996IUVitamin C: 24mgCalcium: 69mgIron: 3mg
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    1. Phoebe says

      February 07, 2022 at 11:23 am

      I was really surprised how much I liked this dish. I was a little afraid that it would be spicy since it’s a curry but it was very mild. I’m also not very familiar with cooking tofu but this was very easy. Thanks.

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      • jencardenas says

        February 07, 2022 at 12:08 pm

        I'm so glad you liked it. Thanks for the comment!

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