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  "slug": "tikka-masala",
  "title": "Tikka Masala",
  "description": "Coconut-based vegan tikka masala using plant-based chick'n.",
  "category": "Curries & rice dishes",
  "icon": "",
  "eyebrow": "RECIPE",
  "status": "complete",
  "statusLabel": "Complete recipe",
  "sourceType": "family-library",
  "sourceDocument": "masala and coconut curry.docx",
  "url": "https://francespopsicle.com/recipes/tikka-masala/",
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  "recipeYield": "Serves 6–8",
  "meta": [
    "Serves 6–8",
    "Curries & rice dishes"
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  "ingredients": [
    "2 Tbsp oil",
    "1 large onion, diced",
    "4 cloves garlic, minced",
    "1 Tbsp fresh ginger, grated",
    "1 package plain Tofurky Chick'n pieces",
    "2 Tbsp garam masala",
    "2 tsp paprika",
    "2 tsp ground cumin",
    "1 tsp ground coriander",
    "½ tsp turmeric",
    "¼–½ tsp cayenne, optional",
    "2 Tbsp tomato paste",
    "1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes",
    "1 (13.5 oz) can full-fat coconut milk",
    "1 tsp salt",
    "1 tsp sugar or maple syrup, optional",
    "2 Tbsp chopped cilantro, optional"
  ],
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  "instructions": [
    "Heat oil over medium heat.",
    "Cook onion 6–8 minutes until soft.",
    "Add garlic and ginger; cook 1 minute.",
    "Stir in spices and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.",
    "Add tomato paste and cook another minute.",
    "Stir in crushed tomatoes and simmer 10 minutes.",
    "Add coconut milk and stir until smooth.",
    "Add Tofurky Chick'n and simmer 8–10 minutes.",
    "Adjust salt and cayenne.",
    "Garnish with cilantro."
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  "servingSuggestions": [
    "Basmati rice",
    "Naan"
  ],
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  "editorialNote": "",
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  "amcInspired": false,
  "tags": [
    "curry",
    "chickn"
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