Indian Seitan

Submitted by Jeri Roth Lande

"This is a vegetarian variation of Butter Chicken or Chicken Makhani. It's based on a variety of recipes that I found online and adapted to my taste."

 

• Ready In: 35mins
• Ingredients: 15
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 1 tablespoon peanut oil
• 2 onions, chopped
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 teaspoon chopped garlic
• 1⁄2 teaspoon chopped ginger
• 1 tablespoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon coriander
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 (15 ounce) cans tomatoes
• 1 (16 ounce) package frozen chopped broccoli (or small florets)
• 2 (16 ounce) packages seitan, cut in 1 inch cubes
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
• 1 (5 1/3 ounce) container plain Greek yogurt

directions

1. Heat oil in large pot. Add onions and cook until they are starting to brown.
2. Meanwhile, poke a hole in the bag of broccoli. Heat for 3 min in the microwave to speed up cooking.
3. Add butter to pot and stir until melted and sizzling.
4. Add spices (garlic through coriander), stir and cook a couple minutes to bloom flavors.
5. Add lemon juice, tomatoes, seitan (drained) and broccoli. Mix and bring to a boil. Add a little water if there is no liquid on the bottom.
6. Lower heat, cover pan and cook until broccoli is done to your liking.
7. Turn off heat. Mix in yogurt and add salt to taste.