Sunday, January 23, 2011

Healthy Tofu Curry










 
  • Tofu      - 1 packet (18 ounce)
  • Potatoes (large)      - 2
  • Green Peas      - 1/2 c
  • Onion (finely chopped)      - 1 medium
  • Tomato Sauce - 1/4 c OR Tomato      - 1
  • Ginger-Garlic Paste      - 1/2 tsp
  • Cilantro (chopped)      - 1/4 c
  • Chilli-Pwdr      - 1 tsp
  • Corriander Pwdr      - 1 Tbsp
  • Salt      - 1 tsp
  • Garam Masala Pwdr      - 1/4 tsp
  • Turmeric      - 1/4 tsp
  • Vegetable Oil      - 3Tbsp
  • Shah Jeera      - 1tsp
  • Water      -  1-1/2 cups
  1. Peel and chop potatoes and cut them into cubes.
  2. Cut the tofu into cubes too. Keep these ready.
  3. Heat the Oil in a Non-stick or any regular cooking pan.
  4. Add the Jeera when the oil is hot.
  5. Then add the Onions and fry till transparent.
  6. Add Ginger-Garlic paste and saute for 1 minute.
  7. Add the Spices and Salt as per taste.
  8. Add 1/2 water and let the masala cook for 5 minutes.
  9. Add the Potatoes and Green-Peas and rest of the water.
  10. Let this boil and then reduce the heat to low.
  11. After 15 mins check the potatoes. If they are cooked add the Tofu
    and tomato or tomato-sauce. Add the Cilantro and little more water if desired.
  12. Let this boil for 5 minutes . Take it off the flame.

Serve this hot/warm with chappatis/rice.
Tip : The tofu can be marinated for 1/2 hr with some chat masala.
It can also be fried in little oil before adding it to the curry.
 

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