Virat Kohli's most recent Instagram story gave a closer look at mock chicken tikka, a plant-based pleasure.
Virat Kohli is extremely careful of what he eats and the impact it would have not only on his health and well-being but also on the world. As he has stated in previous interviews, the ace cricketer is semi-vegan, which means he is a complete vegetarian who also practices some aspects of veganism.
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Recently, the former Indian caption took to his Instagram stories to share his favourite dish which was mock chicken tikka, now as many know he is a vegan, and the dish confused netizens. Let us tell you that the dish is purely vegan and made out of tofu or jackfruit.
Recipe:
- Take Tofu or jackfruit and press it hard to remove extra water before cutting it into bite-sized chunks.
- Then add the dairy-free yogurt, vegetable oil or olive oil, ginger-garlic paste, garam masala, ground cumin, ground coriander, turmeric, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and lemon juice in a mixing bowl. Combine these ingredients to make a smooth marinade.
- After that, add the tofu or jackfruit cubes to the marinade and coat each piece thoroughly.
- Allow the imitation meat pieces to marinade in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or overnight for better flavor absorption.
- Preheat your grill or oven to medium-high heat after you've finished marinating the imitation meat. Thread the marinated tofu or jackfruit chunks onto skewers once the oven is ready.
- Grill the skewers for about 10-15 minutes, flipping occasionally, until the mock meat has a beautiful sear.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and roast the skewers for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Once finished, heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or olive oil in a big pan over medium heat. Cook until the onions are transparent.
- To the pan, add the minced garlic and grated ginger. Cook for another 2 minutes, or until aromatic.
- To the pan, add ground cumin, ground coriander, turmeric, garam masala, paprika, and chili powder. To blend, stir everything together thoroughly.
- Combine the smashed tomatoes and coconut milk in a mixing bowl. Season with salt to taste. To increase richness, add tomato paste if desired.
- Allow the sauce to boil, stirring regularly, for 15-20 minutes. Allow the sauce to simmer for 10 minutes after adding the faux chicken.
- When it's done, sprinkle with cilantro for additional flavor and serve with rice or naan.
Mock meat chicken tikka is a highly healthy and appetizing alternative to the traditional dish that we all love and savor. So when are you making yours?
