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Tofu Curry
Experience fabulous Indian flavors with our spicy, creamy tofu curry. Vegan and delectable, this dish is ready to enjoy in just half an hour.
Course
Dinner, Side Dish
Cuisine
American, Indian
Prep Time
15
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
30
minutes
minutes
Servings
4
Servings
Calories
225
kcal
Author
Sujatha Muralidhar
Ingredients
14
oz
tofu
14 ounces of firm tofu, pressed and cut into cubes
2
tablespoons
vegetable oil
1
onion
medium sized and finely chopped
1
tablespoon
garlic
minced
1
tablespoon
fresh ginger
grated
4
tablespoon
tomato paste
½ cup freshly pureed tomato
¼
teaspoon
ground turmeric
½
teaspoon
red chili powder
or to taste
½
teaspoon
garam masala
½
teaspoon
salt
11/2
cup
water
1
cup
coconut milk
canned
2
tablespoon
Fresh coriander leaves
for garnish
Instructions
Over medium-low heat, place a pan and add oil. Add the tofu cubes and fry until they are golden on all sides. Remove from the pan and set aside.
Add the chopped onions and sauté until they become soft and golden.
Add the minced garlic and grated ginger. And sauté for another 2-3 minutes or until the garlic is fragrant.
Turn heat to low, and add the ground turmeric, red chili powder, and garam masala. Mix well and cook for another minute.
Add tomato paste and water and bring it to boil in the medium-high heat.
And cook for 5-7 minutes or until the sauce thickens(This allows all the ingredients to cook and meld together).
Add the fried tofu cubes and coconut milk. Mix well, cover the pan again, and let it simmer for 10 minutes.
Season with salt to taste, garnish with fresh coriander leaves.
and servethis Indian tofu curry with steamed rice or naan bread.
Notes
Adjust the spice level by adjusting the red chili powder and ginger.
Simmer the coconut milk on low heat to avoid curdling and stir gently.
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to three days or freeze for up to three months.
For a complete meal, serve with basmati rice, naan bread, or cucumber raita.
Nutrition
Calories:
225
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
11
g
|
Protein:
11
g
|
Fat:
17
g
|
Saturated Fat:
11
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
3
g
|
Monounsaturated Fat:
2
g
|
Sodium:
451
mg
|
Potassium:
351
mg
|
Fiber:
2
g
|
Sugar:
3
g
|
Vitamin A:
332
IU
|
Vitamin C:
7
mg
|
Calcium:
161
mg
|
Iron:
4
mg