Damn Delicious TikKa Masala

4 servings - MFP - DAMN DELICIOUS TIKKA MASALA 

• 1 cup Royal Authentic Royal Basmati Rice

• 1 tablespoons canola oil

• 14 oz extra firm Tofu

• 1 cup frozen peas, spinach, other veggies

• Kosher salt 

• freshly ground black pepper, to taste

• 1/2 medium sweet onion, diced

• 3 tablespoons tomato paste

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger

• 1 1/2 teaspoons garam masala

• 1 1/2 teaspoons Frontier Coop Chili Powder

• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground turmeric

• 1 (15-ounce) can Kroger No Salt Added Tomato Sauce

• 1/2 cup water (was 1 cup; start with less and add more as needed

• 6 g Better Than Bouillon Bouillon, Vegetarian, No Chicken Base

• 1/2 cup Kroger Premium Coconut Milk

• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves

1. In a large saucepan of 2 cups water, cook rice according to package instructions; set aside.

2. Heat canola oil in a large stockpot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, to taste. Add chicken and onion to the stockpot and cook until golden, about 4-5 minutes.

3. Stir in tomato paste, garlic, ginger, garam masala, chili powder and turmeric until fragrant, about 1 minute.

4. Stir in tomato sauce and chicken stock; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until reduced and slightly thickened, about 10 minutes.

5. Stir in heavy cream until heated through, about 1 minute.

6. Serve immediately with rice, garnished with cilantro, if desired.