Spicy Tofu gravy.

Serves: 4
Ingredients:
Firm Tofu- 50g
Tomato- 1 medium
Onion- 1 medium
Green Chili- 1 chopped
Ginger-garlic paste- 2tbsp
Yogurt-1 cup
Dried mint- 1 tsp
Coriander pwd-2tsp
Garam masala- 2tsp
Turmeric pwd- 1tsp
Cayenne Pepper(or red chili pwd) -1tsp
Cloves-4
Cardamom(red whole)-2
Cinnamon(whole)- 1 stick medium
Olive oil- 2tbsp
Salt- to taste.

Method:
1. Cut tofu into small cubes. Take 1 cup yogurt in a bowl and add 1tbsp ginger garlic paste, 1tsp coriander pwd, 1 tsp garam masala, dried mint, 1tsp salt, 1/2 tsp turmeric, 1/2 tsp red chili pwd and mix well. Add tofu to this mixture and keep aside.
2.Finely chop onions and tomato.
3. In a pan heat olive oil, add cardamom, cinamon and cloves. When they crackle, add onions and saute.
4. Once onions are golden brown and start leaving oil add ginger-garlic paste, green chilli and saute again.
5. Add tomatoes and keep stirring till a thick mixture is formed. Once done, add the remaining masalas (red chili, turmeric, coriander, garam masala).
6. Now add marinated tofu to this mixture. Add salt to taste.
7. If gravy is too thick add water and check consistency. Simmer for 5 min. Turn off heat and serve hot.

Tip: Try using Nasoya organic firm tofu.

Stuffed Mushrooms

Ingredients: 

Mushrooms: 12 Whole medium or large 

Onions: 1 medium 

Potato: 1medium 

Garlic: 6-8 cloves chopped 

Spinach: a handful of leaves or 

Cilantro: 3-4 sprigs chopped 

Olive oil: 2tbsp 

Salt: to taste 

Cheese: 1/4 cup grated 

Method: Wash mushrooms and remove stems. Pre-heat the oven to 380F . Finely chop onions, potatoes, spinach/cilantro and garlic. Boil chopped potatoes in a microwave for 3min. In a saute pan, add olive oil and add onions. Saute till golden brown, add garlic and stir. Add boiled potatoes and spinach. Stir for 2 min. Add salt and cheese. Make sure the mixture is soft and tender. Remove from stove and keep aside to cool. The stuffing is ready. Grease a baking tray. Fill each mushroom with stuffing and keep on the baking dish. Brush the mushrooms with little oil and keep in the oven at 350F for 20min. Remove and serve hot or cold garnished with slice of lemon.

Lauki-chana dal

Ingredients
Lauki(White Pumpkin/Gourd) 500g
Chana Dal 4tbsp
Green Chillies 1 or 2 as per taste
Ginger Garlic paste 1tbsp
Jeera(cumin seeds) 1tsp
Hing(Asafoteda) 1tsp
Turmeric pwd 1tsp
Salt to taste
Ghee or oil for tadka 1tbsp

Method:

Peel and cut lauki into small 1" cubes. Keep aside.
Heat ghee in a pressure cooker and add cumin seeds. Once they crackle add hing and turmeric powder.
Add ginger garlic paste and stir. Add green chillies and chana dal and fry till golden brown.
Then add lauki and stir for a minute or two. Add 500ml water and salt to taste. Cover the cooker and pressure cook till 2 whistles.
Serve hot with chapatis.
Serves 4 people.
Approx. cooking time: 15-20min.