Quick Korma (Cashew Cream)

  • 24 ingredients

This cashew cream korma has the perfect mix of spice and creamy goodness. Crispy tofu, warm spices, and smooth cashew cream – perfect for when you need something quick but packed with flavour.

Serves: 2

Ingredients

For the Perfect Cashew Cream

  • 1 tsp ground black pepper
  • 150g cashews
  • 140ml plant-based milk (e.g., almond)
  • 25g nutritional yeast (nooch)
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp salt

For the korma

  • 1 tbsp coconut oil (or any neutral oil)
  • 250g firm tofu, drained and cubed
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 2 tsp coriander powder
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • 1 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp mild chilli powder
  • 1 tsp sugar or maple syrup
  • 200ml vegetable stock
  • Salt and pepper to taste

To serve

  • Vegan naan
  • Cashews
  • Fresh mild red chillis
  • Chopped fresh coriander

Before you start

Heatproof bowl | Small frypan | Powerful blender | Large frying pan or wok

Step 1

Make cashew cream

  • Place the cashews into a bowl and cover with boiling water for 10 mins
  • Drain the cashews and place them into a powerful blender along with the rest of the sauce ingredients, blend until smooth - adding a dash more almond milk if needed to make a smooth, creamy cream

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp ground black pepper
  • 150g cashews
  • 140ml plant-based milk (e.g., almond)
  • 25g nutritional yeast (nooch)
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp coconut oil (or any neutral oil)
  • 250g firm tofu, drained and cubed
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 2 tsp coriander powder
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • 1 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp mild chilli powder
  • 1 tsp sugar or maple syrup
  • 200ml vegetable stock
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Vegan naan
  • Cashews
  • Fresh mild red chillis
  • Chopped fresh coriander

Step 2

Prepare the Curry

  • Pat dry the tofu and cut into bite-sized cubes
  • Season lightly with salt and pepper
  • Heat 2 tbsp coconut oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat
  • Add the tofu cubes and cook for 4–5 minutes on each side until golden and crispy
  • Remove and set aside
  • In the same pan, reduce the heat to medium and add all of the ground spices and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant
  • Add the onions and cook for 6-7 minutes until caremalised adding a splash of water if they start to catch

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp ground black pepper
  • 150g cashews
  • 140ml plant-based milk (e.g., almond)
  • 25g nutritional yeast (nooch)
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp coconut oil (or any neutral oil)
  • 250g firm tofu, drained and cubed
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 2 tsp coriander powder
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • 1 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp mild chilli powder
  • 1 tsp sugar or maple syrup
  • 200ml vegetable stock
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Vegan naan
  • Cashews
  • Fresh mild red chillis
  • Chopped fresh coriander

Step 3

Bring it all together

  • Add the vegetable stock and about half of the prepared cashew cream
  • Simmer gently for 3–4 minutes until the sauce thickens
  • Stir in the crispy tofu
  • Taste and season to perfection with salt and pepper
  • Garnish with cashews, red chilli and coriander if desired
  • Serve hot with rice or naan, drizzling extra cashew cream on top if you like

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp ground black pepper
  • 150g cashews
  • 140ml plant-based milk (e.g., almond)
  • 25g nutritional yeast (nooch)
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp coconut oil (or any neutral oil)
  • 250g firm tofu, drained and cubed
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 2 tsp coriander powder
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • 1 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp mild chilli powder
  • 1 tsp sugar or maple syrup
  • 200ml vegetable stock
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Vegan naan
  • Cashews
  • Fresh mild red chillis
  • Chopped fresh coriander