Alper Sarikaya — Tofu Makhani (Indian Butter Tofu)

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp cumin , ground
• 1 tbsp plus 1 tsp turmeric , ground
• 2 blocks tofu , firm
• 1 stick butter , unsalted
• 2 yellow onion , peeled and diced
• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
• 3 tbsp ginger , fresh, peeled and minced
• 4 cloves garlic , minced
• 1 28 oz can tomatoes , whole peeled
• 1 stick cinnamon
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 1/2 tsp sea salt
• 1 can coconut milk
• 1 can peas
• 2 bell peppers
• 3 green onions , thinly sliced
• 1/4 C cilantro , leaves and stems
• naan , for serving
• rice , for serving
• yogurt , for serving
• cucumber , quartered, for serving