Instant Pot Jackfruit Tikka Masala

I’ve definitely been on a jackfruit kick lately! But who’s complaining? Jackfruit is accessible, versatile, and delicious!

This time, I wanted to use it to veganize another popular recipe from my childhood: Chicken Tikka Masala. I’ve heard of chicken-less versions of this dish with tofu, tempeh, and seitan but I wanted to give it a try with jackfruit! If you love spice and Indian curry, you are definitely going to love this.

Vegan, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Instant Pot

Entree

Indian

Yield: 4

Author: Alisha Vavilakolanu

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Instant Pot Jackfruit Tikka Masala

Prep time: 10 MCook time: 20 MTotal time: 30 M

Ingredients:

• 1 20 oz can of green jackfruit in brine, drained
• 1 14 oz can of diced fire-roasted tomatoes
• 1/2 cup coconut cream
• 1 medium white onion, diced
• 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste (or sub 2 1/2 tsp minced garlic and 1/2 tsp ground ginger)
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1/4 tsp dried mint
• 2 cinnamon sticks, crushed
• 1 1/2 tsp garam masala
• 1 tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper
• salt, to taste
• optional: fresh cilantro, to garnish

Instructions:

1. Set your Instant Pot to the sauté function and allow it to heat up. Add a bit of oil or veggie broth to the pan.
2. Add diced onion, ginger-garlic paste, cumin, mint, and cinnamon and sauté for about 3 minutes.
3. Add diced tomatoes and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
4. Cancel sauté mode. Add jackfruit pieces, coconut cream, garam masala, turmeric, chili powder, crushed red pepper, salt, and about a cup of water. Stir well.
5. Seal your Instant Pot. Select the pressure cook function on your Instant Pot and set the timer for 10 minutes. Ensure that the steam release valve is pointed to ‘sealing.’
6. After the timer goes off, allow the pressure to naturally release for an additional 5 minutes.
7. Using a dishtowel, slowly turn the steam valve to ‘venting’ to release remaining pressure. You’ll know you’re done when you hear the metal pin click and drop down.
8. Carefully lift the lid and stir the curry. Allow to cool slightly before serving over rice or with flatbread.

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Vegan Palak Paneer

Have you ever heard of Palak Paneer aka Saag Paneer? Palak and saag are the Hindi words for spinach, and paneer is a type of hard cottage cheese native to Indian cuisine. So, palak paneer is a dish of cubed paneer tossed in a blend of spinach, cream, and Indian spices. It was one of my favorites growing up and consequently, one of the first Indian dishes I sought to veganize!

My vegan version of Palak Paneer replaces the traditional paneer with tofu and swaps the cream out for cashew cream. If you are allergic to nuts, you can easily use coconut cream instead of cashews here. The final dish is rich, spicy, tasty and totally plant-based!

Vegan, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free

Entree

Indian

Yield: 4

Author: Alisha Vavilakolanu

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Vegan Palak Paneer

Prep time: 10 MinCook time: 30 MinTotal time: 40 Min

Ingredients

• 15 oz extra firm tofu, drained, pressed and cut into small cubes
• 1 tsp nutritional yeast
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp neutral oil
• 1/2 medium red onion, diced (about 1/2 cup)
• 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
• 2 cardamom pods, crushed
• 1 1/2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 medium tomato, diced (about 1/3 cup)
• 1 tsp minced garlic
• 1 tsp garam masala
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1/2 tsp dried ground ginger
• 16 oz frozen spinach
• 1/4 cup raw cashews, soaked in water overnight
• 1/2 cup nondairy milk
• salt, to taste

Instructions

1. Prepare the tofu "paneer." Place cubed tofu in a medium bowl and add nutritional yeast, lemon juice, and salt to taste. Toss to cover. 
2. Arrange the tofu on lightly greased or parchment lined baking sheet and bake at 450 degrees for 16 minutes, flipping halfway through*.
3. To a large saucepan on medium heat, add a tablespoon of oil. Once hot, add the diced onion and sauté for 2 - 3 minutes, until translucent.
4. Add cumin seeds and cardomom pods to the onions. Sauté for an additional 2 - 3 minutes, until onions are soft and mixture is fragrant.
5. Stir in the tomato paste and diced tomato. Once the tomato begins to release moisture, add minced garlic, garam masala, chili powder, and dried ground ginger. Cook for 1 - 2 minutes, until fragrant.
6. Add the frozen spinach and break it directly in the pan. Once spinach begins to defrost and wilt, cover the pan and steam for 5 minutes.
7. Remove spinach mixture from heat and allow to cool for a couple minutes before transferring to a high speed blender or food processor. 
8. To the blender, add drained cashews and milk. Puree until palak sauce is smooth and creamy. Consistency should be thick and gravy-like.
9. Pour the palak sauce over the prepared tofu "paneer."
10. Serve warm with naan (or your choice of flatbread) or Basmati rice.

Notes:

Air Fryer Method

Omit the second step if using an air fryer to prepare the tofu. Instead, preheat air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and air fry the tofu for 10 - 12 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through to avoid sticking or burning.

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Kentucky Fried Jackfruit "Wings"

Who loves jackfruit?! Personally, it’s my favorite plant-based meat substitute because it’s got the perfect texture AND it’s an actual fruit!

Back in the day, my family would have to drive to the other side of town to bring home an entire jackfruit from the local Asian supermarket but today, you can find canned jackfruit at most grocery stores. I always stock up on this stuff so I can use it to make things like Buffalo Jackfruit Pizza and BBQ Pulled Jackfruit Sandwiches.

But today, I’m sharing my all-time favorite jackfruit recipe: Kentucky Friend Jackfruit “Wings” (adapted from So Vegan). If you’re craving crispy, tender chick’n, make this!

Vegan, Dairy-Free

Appetizer

American

Yield: 4

Author: Alisha Vavilakolanu

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Vegan Kentucky Fried Jackfruit Wings

Prep time: 15 MCook time: 15 MTotal time: 30 M

Ingredients:

• 1 15 oz can green jackfruit in brine
• 1/2 tsp cayenne
• 1/2 tsp chili powder
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp crushed black pepper
• 1/3 cup + 3 tbsp flour, divided
• 3/4 cup unsweetened plant milk
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• salt, to taste
• about 1/2 cup canola oil, for frying
• optional: 1/4 cup barbecue or buffalo sauce

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven / air-fryer to 400 degrees.
2. Drain and rinse your jackfruit, then cut off the cores and remove the seeds. Cut the jackfruit into wing-sized pieces.
3. Once cut, add the jackfruit to a bowl along with cayenne, chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and black pepper. Toss to coat.
4. If you are using an oven, place the coated jackfruit pieces on a parchment-lined baking tray and bake for 10 - 12 minutes, flipping halfway through. If you are using the air-fryer method, place jackfruit pieces directly in the basket and air-fry for 5 minutes.
5. Meanwhile, prepare the batter. Combine 1/3 cup flour, plant milk, baking soda, and salt in a bowl. You can adjust the consistency by adding flour (to make thicker) or water (to thin out).
6. In a separate plate, add 3 tbsp of flour.
7. Add enough oil to a frying pan so that it’s about 1/2 inch deep. Heat to about medium heat. You’ll know it’s ready when a test-sized drop of batter sizzles instantly.
8. Once the jackfruit is ready, dunk each piece into the batter, then roll in extra flour, and carefully place it in the oil. Fry for about 30 seconds on each side.
9. Use a clean paper towel to absorb any excess oil from the fried jackfruit.
10. If you’re using a wing sauce like buffalo or barbecue, coat the fried pieces in sauce as a final step and serve with your favorite dips! Here I’ve got some homemade vegan ranch and agave mustard.

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