This Indian Vegan Murgh Makhani naturally has added vegetables and plant-based goodness. I like to use any leftover vegetables in my fridge in this recipe. Feel free to add sweet potatoes, green beans, zucchini, or other vegetables. I love the smell in my kitchen when this is cooking!
The ingredient list is long, but it comes together quickly as many of the ingredients are spices. Plus, if you don’t have one of the vegetables or want to leave it out, the prep goes even faster. And for my college kids who want an even simpler option, feel free to use onion, garlic, and ginger powder instead of the fresh! 1-2 teaspoons of each should be plenty.
How to Make Vegan Butter Chicken (Murgh Makhani)
Equipment needed:
Instructions:
Dice the onion and dump into the soup pot. Add the olive oil. Over medium heat, saute the onion until translucent. Mince the garlic and then add to the onions and saute for one minute.
Grate the ginger, then add the ginger and all of the spices to the onions and garlic. Saute for one minute.
Dice the potatoes, cauliflower, and carrots into cubes and then add to the pot. Saute until covered with the spices.
Rinse and drain the chickpeas then add to the pot. Drain the tofu and tear into pieces or cut into cubes then add to the pot.
Add the crushed tomatoes. Continue to simmer until all of the vegetables are the desired consistency, about 20-30 minutes. Add water if necessary.
Remove the pot from heat and then stir in the cashew butter or almond butter or Vegan yogurt. Serve with rice and enjoy.
This recipe can also be made in the crockpot. Just add all of the ingredients except the cashew butter or Vegan yogurt and cook on high for 4-5 hours. Add the cashew butter or yogurt just prior to serving.
Vegan Butter Chicken (Murgh Makhani)
Description
This classic Indian dish has all of the flavor in a plant-based recipe. The Vegan butter chicken tastes even better the next day. This recipe is full of fiber and healthy plant-based protein and is easy to make. With the added vegetables in the dish, it becomes a one-pot meal!
Ingredients
Instructions
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Dice the onion dump into the soup pot. Add the olive oil. Over medium heat, saute the onion until translucent. Mince the garlic and then add to the onions and saute for one minute.
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Grate the ginger, then add the ginger and all of the spices to the onions and garlic. Saute for one minute.
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Dice the potatoes, cauliflower, and carrots into cubes and then add to the pot. Saute until covered with the spices.
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Rinse and drain the chickpeas then add to the pot. Drain the tofu and tear into pieces or cut into cubes then add to the pot.
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Add the crushed tomatoes. Continue to simmer until all of the vegetables are the desired consistency, about 20-30 minutes. Add water if necessary.
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Remove the pot from heat and then stir in the cashew butter or almond butter or Vegan yogurt. Serve with rice and enjoy.
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This recipe can also be made in the crockpot. Just add all of the ingredients except the cashew butter or Vegan yogurt and cook on high for 4-5 hours. Add the cashew butter or yogurt just prior to serving.
Equipment
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Nutrition Facts
Servings 10
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 352.36kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 13.49g21%
- Saturated Fat 2.16g11%
- Cholesterol 0mg
- Sodium 841.52mg36%
- Potassium 1073.66mg31%
- Total Carbohydrate 47.23g16%
- Dietary Fiber 10.08g41%
- Sugars 6.6g
- Protein 15.11g31%
- Vitamin A 3830.2 IU
- Vitamin C 41.83 mg
- Calcium 158.69 mg
- Iron 4.8 mg
- Vitamin E 1.63 mg
- Vitamin K 14.39 mcg
- Thiamin 0.25 mg
- Riboflavin 0.15 mg
- Niacin 2.85 mg
- Vitamin B6 0.99 mg
- Folate 76.72 mcg
- Pantothenic Acid 1.18 mg
- Phosphorus 242.66 mg
- Magnesium 108.8 mg
- Zinc 1.99 mg
- Selenium 4.53 mcg
- Copper 0.72 mg
- Manganese 1.29 mg
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
Feel free to add different vegetables or take some out if desired.
For an even simpler recipe, use onion powder, garlic powder, and ginger powder in place of the fresh. This is especially helpful for college students who need an easier preparation and a less expensive option.
