Vegan tofu tikka masala pizza is the ultimate fusion of classic tofu tikka masala topped on vegan One planet Pizza.
How come vegan tofu tikka Pizza?
The folks at one planet pizza were kind enough to send me their vegan pizza base with vegan cheese toppings and asked me to create a recipe using them.
So that’s how this vegan tofu tikka masala recipe is created. I used extra firm tofu and marinated them in cashew cream with spices. The creamy and spicy tomato onion gravy added extra flavors to the pizza and I used it as a sauce for pizza as well.
Can it be made with Paneer?
Yes, it can be made with paneer tikka masala but then it won’t be vegan anymore. You can check my paneer butter naan pizza recipe to refer.
Is there any other vegan alternative?
Well of course tofu can be replaced with mushrooms, tempeh, and or jackfruit. Follow the recipe and use any other vegan alternative you like instead of tofu and enjoy the pizzas.
Frankly speaking, this vegan tofu tikka masala pizza is pure bliss for vegans who love pizza and missed enjoying it. Who says pizza isn’t for vegans? Not anymore!
Ingredients Needed to make Vegan Pizza
- Extra firm tofu
- Plant-based yogurt
- Bell peppers
- Onions
- Tomato
- Ginger garlic
- Spices
- Vegan Cheese
- Pizza Base
How to make Vegan Tofu Tikka Pizza?
First of all marinate the tofu with bell peppers, and onions in soy yogurt and psices. Mean while prepare the gravy base with tomato onons and keep it ready.
Cook the tofu tikka in grill or oven. Now arrange layers of gravy and tofu tikka on the pizza base, top with vegan cheese, and bake in the preheated oven until golden and crispy.
Enjoy the vegan pizza.
Serving Suggestions
Serve this vegan pizza with Mango Mojito, Strawberry Lemonade or Iced tea.
Looking for more such pizza recipes to get some ideas for your meals? Do not miss my Pizza Cupcakes and Phyllo Pizza and the best one’s Pizza Margherita.
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Vegan Tofu Tikka Masala Pizza
Equipment
- Saucepan
- Baking Tray
Ingredients
For Tofu Tikka
- 300 gm extra firm tofu
- 2 cups soy greek yogurt or any other plant-based yogurt
- 1 cup mixed color bell pepper cubed
- 1 onion cubed
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced
- 2 teaspoon ginger grated
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- salt to taste
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon red chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- 1 teaspoon tikka masala, optional
- salt to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For Masala Gravy
- 2 onions
- 4 garlic cloves
- 2 ” ginger piece
- 2 medium tomatoes
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon dried fenugreek leaves
- 1 teaspoon red chilli powder
- salt to taste
- 4 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoon coriander leaves optional
- leftover yogurt marinate
Other Ingredients
- 2 Vegan One Planet Pizza Base
- 1 cup vegan cheese
- 2 tablespoon coriander leaves optional
Instructions
For Tofu Tikka
- In a mixing bowl add hung soy greek yogurt, garlic, ginger, lemon juice and all the spices powders and salt. Give a nice stir and set aside.
- Using paper towels absorb the extra water in tofu and cut into cubes or triangle shape.
- Add the tofu, onion and bell pepper cubes into the curd mixture and gently stir to combine.
- Let it marinate for about 2 to 4 hours in the refrigerator. Once done arrange the tofu and veggies onto bamboo skewers.
- Heat a grill pan and drizzle some olive oil. Grill the skewers until slightly golden. Set them aside.
For Masala Gravy
- In a blender make a puree of onions, garlic, and ginger and likewise make another puree of tomatoes.
- Heat olive oil in a pan and add onion puree, saute for about 10 to 12minutes or until golden in color.
- Stir in all the spice powders and salt along with tomato puree and rest of the leftover marinate.Cook until oil comes out from edges of the pan, stirring in between.
- Add 2 cups of water and cook until desired consistency. Once cooked drop in the tofu skewers into the curry.
- Stir and add chopped coriander leaves.
Assembling
- Preheat oven to 200 degrees and line a pizza baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Arrange the gravy and tikka pieces on to the pizza base, sprinkle some vegan cheese and bake in the oven for 10 minutes or until the cheese melts and edges are slightly golden.
- Remove from oven, sprinkle coriander leaves, slice and serve immediately.
Notes
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Sapana Behl
That’s a two in one killer recipe! Love both pizza and Tikka especially when it’s vegan! Very tempting pics as well, love it
This looks amazing. What an interesting idea. Loved the photos too. Will try it soon.
I make paneer Tikka pizza. Love the vegan version with tofu. Absolutely scrumptious and vvery much tempting
Wow, this looks like a pretty experimental recipe. Looks yummy. But no idea, how it would actually taste though.
I just loved this vegan pizza loaded with toppings..how beautifully you have infused desi flavour in this pizza
This vegan tofu tikka masala pizza looks so tempting. I love how you’ve marinated and grilled tofu to add to the pizza as a topping and using a masala gravy instead of the normal tomato sauce. An interesting vegan treat.
I want to grab a slice of this vegan tofu tikka masala pizza. I love how you got the flavours into the pizza especially with the topping, using a masala gravy instead of the regular tomato sauce. Great fusion pizza!!
Love vegan dishes and tikka masala, merge into two and its a winner. Such interesting and delicious way to enjoy the best of both worlds!
Wow! the pizza looks heavenly and I am sure the tofu tikka with all the tomato masala would have added so much zing and flavors to the recipe. Not a vegan though, but surely would love to try it.
Love the beautiful way how you have infused desi flavor to the Italian pizza !!! Instead of sauce the use of gravy as a spread is an awesome idea really 🙂
I am big fan of Indian flavored pizza and look forward to eating the Paneer tikka pizza when I go to India. This is a lovey vegan option with tofu and I am dying to taste some.