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