Vegan Seitan Cilantro Masala

Vegan Seitan Cilantro Masala is a delectable and flavorful entree with a medley of Indian spices and vegan protein. It’s a great substitute for coriander chicken as well.

Course Main Course

Cuisine Indian

Keyword cilantro masala, seitan curry Indian, seitan curry recipe, seitan recipe

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Servings

Calories 243kcal

Author Gunjan

Ingredients

For cilantro masala

1 Roma tomato
1 cup roughly chopped fresh cilantro
1 tsp cumin seeds
1 tsp chopped garlic
1 tsp ginger powder
1/2 cup water

Others

1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 cup chopped red onion
1/4 tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp coriander powder
1/4 tsp garam masala
1/4 tsp chili powder
1 8 oz pack of cubed seitan
1/2 tsp salt or as per taste

Instructions

In a blender combine tomato, cilantro, cumin seeds, garlic, ginger and ¼ cup water. Blend it smooth and keep it aside.
Heat oil in a nonstick pan and saute onion until brown.
Add turmeric powder, coriander powder, garam masala, chili powder and saute for 30 seconds.
Add seitan. Saute and cook covered for 2-3 minutes.
Fold in the blended cilantro chutney, add salt and the rest of water. Mix and cook covered for 5 minutes.
Turn of the flame and serve warm with steamed rice/quinoa or naan.

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Notes

Seitan is available in wholefoods. You may use your own homemade one as well.
Incase Seitan in not available you may use soy curls for this recipe.

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