Thursday, November 4, 2010

Oldie but a Goodie: Seitan Tikka Masala

I love to watch Food Network's "Throwdown with Bobby Flay," and create vegan versions of everything.  I've honestly made vegan versions for more than half of the episodes I have seen.  One of my house's favorites was my version of "Chicken Tikka Masala."  I came across the recipe card I made while cleaning (I usually scribble along as I go, and stuff whatever I wrote it on in a cookbook for "safe keeping "... I lose most of them, honestly), and thought I would share it with you!  Bonus points for fresh spices in this one!

(Vegan) Seitan Tikka Masala

I realize this photo won't win any photography awards, but it's better than nothing..
 Ingredients:
- 2 tubs of seitan 

For the marinade
- 1 cup plain soy yogurt
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
-  A squeeze of lemon or lime juice
- 1 tablespoon grated ginger
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin
- 1 1/2 teaspoons coriander
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon tumeric
- A few shakes of salt and pepper

- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 large onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 large can crushed tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1 1/2 tablespoons garam masala
- 1 1/2 teaspoons chile powder
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper 
- Pinch of sugar
- 1 cup soy creamer 

- White or brown rice 

Method
- Begin by marinading your seitan.  Wisk together all of the marinade ingredients (from the soy yogurt to "a few shakes of salt and papper") in a wide, shallow bowl.  Add the seitan, and make sure you completely soak each piece.  Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour.
- Chop the onion and mince the garlic.  Sauté over medium heat until the onions begin to become translucent.  
- Add the garam masala, chile powder, and cayenne pepper, and continue to stir for a minute or so. 
- Deglaze with the crushed tomatoes.
- Add the sugar, and if you're feeling crazy, a few extra shakes of salt and pepper.
- Cover and let simmer on low heat for 20-30 minutes, or until sauce has noticeably thickened. 
- Add the soy creamer and cook for another 10 minutes, remembering to stir occasionally.
- Add the marinaded seitan, and simmer for another 15 minutes.  Yes, remember to stir!
- Serve over rice and ask yourself, "are you ready for a Throwdown!?"

You know, just chilling with the Flay at Williams Sonoma



 

3 comments:

  1. That looks yummy! And, zomg! Jealous of you meeting Bobby Flay. He's one of my faves.

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  2. That looks super scrummy. Orange food just makes me so happy.

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  3. I love watching shows like that and attempting to veganize them, too. Your tikka masala looks just plain perfect, too. Aaaand you met bobby flay, to boot.

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