Chefstoppe || Malai Tofu Curry – Vegan Malai Paneer

Ingredients

• 14 ounces (396.89 g) firm or extra firm tofu pressed for 15
• 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 tsp cornstarch or tapioca starch
• 1 teaspoon oil
• 1 tablespoon vegan butter or oil
• 1 1/2 cups thinly sliced onion
• 4 cloves garlic minced or 2 teaspoons paste
• 1 inch ginger minced or 2 teaspoons ginger paste
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon ground coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne
• 2 bay leaves
• a good pinch of cinnamon
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) tomato paste
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt divided
• 15 ounces can (425.24 g) full-fat coconut milk reserve 2 to 3 tablespoons almond flour
• cilantro and pepper flakes for garnish