Sunday, July 17, 2011

Tofu Curry

Ingredients
Extra Firm Tofu 7 oz
Yogurt 1/4 cup
Garam masala 1/2 tsp
Chat masala 1/4 tsp
Red chilli powder 3/4 tsp
Salt to taste
Lime juice 1/2 tsp
Oil for grilling 1/2 tbsp

For the curry
Onion 1 chopped
Tomato 1 chopped
Green bell pepper 1 diced
Red bell pepper 1 1 diced
Oil 2 tbsp
Ginger garlic paste 1 tsp
Red chilli powder 1/2 tsp
Coriander powder 1 tsp
Turmeric powder 1/4 tsp
Salt to taste


Method
Cut the tofu into long rectangular pieces.
To make the marinade mix yogurt, garam masala, chat masala, red chilli powder, salt and lime juice
Add the tofu pieces and mix well so that the marinade coats the tofu.
Let it marinate for 45 mins
Heat a grill pan and spread ½ tbsp. of oil on it.
Place all the tofu pieces on the pan and grill till each side turns light brown.
Reserve the marinade for the curry
Transfer the grilled pieces to a plate and cut each piece into 2-3 cubes.
Heat oil in a pan for the curry. Add onions and cook till translucent
Add ginger garlic paste and sauté for a minute
Add green and red bell pepper and cook till they become soft
Add coriander, chilli powder, salt, turmeric and mix well
Add tomatoes and cook until they become soft.
Add the marinade and continue to cook
stir the mixture as soon as you add the marinade. Otherwise the yogurt will curdle.
Cook the mixture for 2 mins and the oil will begin to separate.
Add the tofu pieces and continue to cook until the masala coats the tofu.
Garnish with cilantro
Serve hot with rice or roti

Cooking Time - 20 mins
Servings : 2-4

3 comments:

  1. hi seema ,the tofu curry looks so delicious....
    this is my 1st time to ur space...glad to follow u.
    Do visit my space when u gettime...
    www.sharemyrecipe.blogspot.com
    thanks in advance

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  2. thnx a lot Chitra..visited yr blog..yummy delicious recipes with lovely pics..

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  3. Anything with tofu... a big fan.. love this simple and aromatic curry...
    Krithi's Kitchen
    Event: Serve It - Savory Baked

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