Easy Tofu Coconut Curry With Vegetables (Vegan)

This Indian inspired Tofu Coconut Curry With Vegetables 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.  This is also an easy, one pot meal!

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.  If you already eat tofu, this is a unique way to make it that is super flavorful, but not spicy.  

Curry Ingredients

This dish is very easy to make with simple ingredients.

• Coconut oil - If you don't have coconut oil, you can also use olive oil but you'll lose a little of the coconut flavoring.
• Onion - I use yellow onion but white word taste great too.
• Garlic
• Tofu - Make sure you use extra firm tofu.
• Spices: curry powder, cumin, ground ginger, and salt
• Coconut milk - I prefer using lite coconut milk as it has less saturated fat than full-fat coconut milk.  Make sure you are using canned coconut milk and not the refrigerated coconut milk beverage.
• Tomato Sauce - Any kind is fine.
• Peas - Frozen peas work great.
• Carrots - Peel and chop into small pieces to ensure they are tender when cooked.

Options

This recipe uses yellow onion, carrots and peas but you can switch it up to suite your taste.  Some veggie options are:

• Cauliflower florets
• Potatoes, peeled and cubed
• Red bell pepper slices (or any other kind of bell peppers you like)
• Eggplant
• Leafy greens such as baby spinach
• Cubed sweet potatoes
• Green beans
• Snow peas

You can change up this recipes in other ways:

• Spicy: Add some red pepper flakes.
• Toppings:  Add some fresh cilantro and green onions.  You can also add a splash of fresh lime juice.

Making the Tofu Coconut Curry

This easy tofu recipe only takes minutes of prep time.

To begin, prep the tofu by cutting it into 1-inch 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.

Heat the coconut oil in a large pan.  Add the onion, fresh garlic, and tofu cubes and cook for about 5 minutes or until the onions begin to get golden brown.

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 stir until well combined.  Bring to a low boil over medium-high heat.

Once the curry is boiling, lower the heat, cover and simmer for 30 minutes.  Stir occasionally to prevent any burning on the bottom of the pan.  Taste and add a pinch of salt, if needed.  

Serve on top of your favorite kind of rice and enjoy!

I've adapted the recipe from this original one.

Serving Ideas

We like this best served over basmati rice (for flavor and texture) or brown rice (for nutrition).  You can also serve over cauliflower rice.  

You can also serve it with naan bread on the side.  Be sure to find vegan naan as many kinds are made with yogurt.

Storage

Once the curry has cooled to room temperature, store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.  Use within 5 days for best taste and texture.

FAQ

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. You can also use garlic powder instead of fresh garlic, about ½ teaspoon worth.

Can you freeze this tofu curry?

Absolutely.  Once the cooked curry has cooled to room temperature, spoon into freezer safe containers or bags.  Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.

Is this curry good over jasmine rice?

Absolutely!  It taste delicious over any kind of rice.

Can you use vegetable oil in place of the coconut oil?

You can but you will lose some flavor.

Can you use fresh ginger instead of ginger powder?

If you love ginger, feel free to use fresh as it will have a stronger taste.  Make sure it's finely chopped.  You can use up to 1 tablespoon, depending on how strong you want it.

Summary

Wondering what to make with tofu?  This  easy Tofu Coconut Curry recipe is super delicious and a great introductory recipe to tofu.  It's the perfect comfort food and great as a weeknight dinner.  

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

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