TOFU TIKKA MASALA

1 pack of extra firm tofu
3 tablespoons of vegetable oil
1 large onion, diced
3 tablespoons freshly grated ginger (from about a 6 inch piece)
1 tablespoon pressed garlic
3 tablespoons tomato paste
2 teaspoons garam masala
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1 cup water
1/2 cup cream or milk
Salt and pepper to taste
In a large pot, heat two tablespoons of oil over medium heat. Cook onion until golden, about 20 minutes. Meanwhile, blot tofu dry with a paper towel, and slice into half inch thick pieces. Heat a tablespoon of olive oil over medium high heat in a griddle. Place strips of tofu onto the griddle, allowing them to crisp on both sides. Set tofu aside.
When onion is ready, add three tablespoons of ginger, a tablespoon of garlic, 3 tablespoons tomato paste, two teaspoons garam masala, and 1/2 teaspoon chili powder, and cook until fragrant, about 3 minutes. Add one cup of water, 1/2 cup of cream, and tofu. Allow everything to heat through and add salt and pepper to taste.