Seitan Makhani (Vegan-Style Indian Butter Chicken)

May 15, 2023May 15, 20230 0
Vegan Seitan Makhani recipe with rich Indian flavors
in Vegan

Prep

15 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

45 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon peanut oil
1 shallot , finely chopped
1/4 cup onion , chopped
2 tablespoons vegan margarine
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon ground ginger
2 cloves garlic , minced
2 teaspoons garam masala
2 teaspoons curry powder
1 teaspoon chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 bay leaf
1 cup tomato puree
1 cup soy milk
1/4 cup plain vegan yogurt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper , or to taste
1 pinch salt and black pepper to taste
1 1/2 teaspoons peanut oil
1 package chicken-style seitan , cut into strips or cubes
2 teaspoons garam masala
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/4 cup cold water

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
400
Sugar
8g
Fat
22g
Seitan Makhani is a vegan alternative to the popular Indian dish, Butter Chicken. Seitan, a meat substitute made from wheat gluten, is used in place of chicken to give this dish a similar texture and flavor. The sauce is made using a blend of Indian spices, tomato puree, and soy milk, which is then thickened using a cornstarch slurry. This dish is perfect for those who are looking for a dairy-free and meat-free alternative to a classic Indian dish.

Instructions

1.Heat peanut oil in a pan and add shallots, onions, vegan margarine, lemon juice, ginger, garlic, garam masala, curry powder, chili powder, cumin, and bay leaf.
2.Cook for 5 minutes until onions are translucent and fragrant.
3.Add tomato puree, soy milk, vegan yogurt, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
4.Reduce heat to low and let it simmer for 10-15 minutes.
5.Heat peanut oil in a separate pan and add seitan, garam masala, and cayenne pepper.
6.Cook for 5 minutes until seitan is browned and fragrant.
7.Mix cornstarch and cold water and add it to the simmering sauce.
8.Cook for an additional 5 minutes until the sauce has thickened.
9.Add the cooked seitan to the sauce and serve with rice or naan.

PROS

This vegan version of Indian butter chicken is rich in flavor and has a creamy texture without the use of dairy products.

It is also high in protein due to the seitan.

CONS

This dish is quite high in sodium due to the use of soy milk and tomato puree.

It may not be suitable for those with a soy allergy or gluten intolerance due to the use of seitan.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dish is a good source of plant-based protein due to the use of seitan.
The spices used in this dish, such as ginger, garlic, and cumin, have been linked to improving digestion and reducing inflammation.

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