Not Butter Chicken Curry Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups soy curls
- 1 large red onion, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon garam masala
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon ground turmeric
- 1 tablespoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper powder (Indian chili powder if you have it)
- 1 can (28-ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon fine grain sea salt
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup, or sweetener of your choice
- 1/2 — 1 can (13.66-ounces) coconut milk
- fresh cilantro, to garnish
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 205g | |
| Calories 247 | |
| Calories from Fat 37 | 15% |
| Total Fat 4.43g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat 0.62g | 2% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 33mg | 1% |
| Potassium 801mg | 23% |
| Total Carbs 54.12g | 14% |
| Dietary Fiber 8.0g | 27% |
| Sugars 31.4g | 21% |
| Protein 4.85g | 8% |
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