Microwave Vegan Malai Kofta

Trying to avoid getting another takeaway curry and looking for some vegan dinner recipes? You’ve come to the right place!

Growing up, my absolute favourite Indian meal was malai kofta. Sadly, though, I became vegan and it contains cream! I also used to make it at home for my family but, unfortunately, it takes forever and cleanup was a bit of a nightmare as well.

This is my simplified vegan microwave version for nights when I want those flavours without the longer cooking and cleanup of the version I used to make at home.

Malai Kofta

Ingredients

Instructions

Kofta

1. Peel potatoes, pierce with a fork, and place in microwave-safe bowl.  
2. Microwave on high for 5 minutes.
3. Add in 1/4 block of tofu, 1/3 cup chickpea flour, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1/4 cup of diced onion, 1 tsp garam  masala, and salt and red pepper (to taste).  
4. Mash all ingredients and form into 5-6 small balls. Microwave on high for 3 minutes.

Curry

1. Combine the following ingredients in a separate bowl:
   • 1 tsp ground ginger
   • 1 tsp garam masala
   • 1 tsp cumin
   • 1 tsp turmeric
   • 2 cloves of diced garlic
   • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
   • 1 tsp paprika
   • 1 bay leaf
   • 1 tsp cardamom
   • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
   • 2 cloves
   • 3 tbsp cashews
   • 1 tsp ground cilantro
   • 1 tbsp golden raisins
   • 1/4 can coconut milk
   • 1/2 can diced tomatoes.
2. Microwave on high for 3 minutes.
3. Add kofta into sauce before serving. 

Like this recipe and looking for more vegan dinner ideas? Try my 15-minute microwave vegan chilli or microwave walnut “meat” tacos.