Seitan Makhani (Vegan-Style Indian Butter Chicken)

Seitan Makhani is a vegan version of the popular Indian dish ‘Butter Chicken’, which traditionally uses chicken and butter. Seitan, made from wheat gluten, is used as a meat substitute in this recipe.

This is vegan, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 70 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 14.

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Seitan Makhani (Vegan-Style Indian Butter Chicken)

Cooking Method: Frying, Simmering Cuisine: Indian Courses: Dinner, Main Course Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr 10 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1400

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 400 gram Seitan
• 1 cup Tomato Puree
• 1 cup Coconut Milk
• 2 ounce Cashew Nuts
• 1 medium Onion
• 4 clove Garlic
• 1 inch Ginger
• 1 teaspoon Turmeric Powder
• 1 teaspoon Garam Masala
• 1 teaspoon Kasuri Methi (Dried Fenugreek Leaves)
• 1 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 2 tablespoon Oil
• 2 tablespoon Fresh Cilantro

Instructions

1. Heat oil in a pan and fry the seitan until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
2. In the same pan, add chopped onion, garlic, and ginger. Sauté until golden brown.
3. Add tomato puree, turmeric powder, garam masala, cayenne pepper, and salt. Cook for 5 minutes.
4. In a blender, blend cashew nuts with water to make a smooth paste.
5. Add the cashew paste and coconut milk to the pan. Mix well.
6. Add fried seitan and kasuri methi. Simmer for 10 minutes.
7. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve hot with rice or naan.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 35g12%

Sugars 10g

Protein 18g36%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.