A restaurant-style Indian tofu curry made with homemade tofu, perfect with parotta and chapati.
Ingredients
- 200gTofu
- 2pieceOnion
- 1pieceTomato
- 1inGinger
- 7cloveGarlic
- 1pieceCapsicum
- 2tspCoriander powder
- 2tspChilly powder
- 1/2tspTurmeric powder
- 1/2tspGaram masala powder
- 1tspFennel seeds
- 2tbspFresh cream
- 7pieceCashew nuts
- 2tbspButter
- 2tspOil
- 1tbspCoriander leaves
- 1/2tspSugar
- Salt to taste
How to make Tofu Curry
Heat 1.5 tbsp butter in a pan. Add tofu and capsicum pieces. Fry for 3-4 minutes and set aside.
Soak cashew nuts in water.
In another pan, heat oil and add fennel seeds.
Add onion pieces and cook until transparent. Add ginger and garlic, sauté until the raw taste is gone.
Mix in coriander powder, chilly powder, turmeric powder, sugar, and salt.
Add tomato pieces and sauté until soft. Turn off the heat and let it cool completely.
Blend the mixture with soaked cashew nuts into a fine paste, adding enough water.
In the same pan, add the ground masala paste with enough water. Bring to a boil.
Add fried tofu and capsicum. Let it boil for 2-3 minutes.
Stir in fresh cream and garam masala. Mix well and turn off the heat.
Finish with 0.5 tbsp butter and coriander leaves.
Tips & Tricks
Use slightly firm tofu for better texture in the curry.
Homemade tofu can enhance the flavour compared to store-bought.
Gayatri
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