Wednesday, January 30, 2008

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.

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