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James Strange

Vegan Tofu Matar Recipe🍽

Simple recipe for Matter Tofu (peas and tofu) Recipe
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Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Servings: 2 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 256
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Tofu
  • 8 oz Extra Firm Tofu
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 2 Tablespoons Safflower oil
Vegetables
  • 1 Cup Onion Finely Diced
  • 1 Tablespoon Garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Ginger
  • 1 Tablespoon Green Chili
  • 1.5 Cup Tomato Finely Diced
Spice Mix
  • 1/2 teaspoon Red Chili Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Garam Masala
  • 1/2 teaspoon Coriander Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon Turmeric Powder
  • 2 each Bay Leaves
Finish
  • 2 Tablespoon Cilantro Fresh / chopped

Method
 

Tofu
  1. Cut the tofu into bite sized pieces then sprinkle on some salt.
  2. Add two Tablespoons of Safflower Oil to a pan on medium heat. When the oil is hot add the tofu and brown on two sides.
  3. Remove the tofu and set aside.
Veggies
  1. To the pan with the oil left from frying the tofu add the onion, garlic, ginger, green chili pepper and a pinch of salt.
  2. Cook on medium to medium low heat to brown the onions.
  3. Add two tablespoons of water and the spices. Then cook for two minutes.
  4. Add the chopped tomatoes and cook on medium heat until they have broken down. Add water as needed.
Finish
  1. At this point we are ready to add 2/3 cup of water. Raise the heat to high and bring to a boil.
  2. After it comes to a boil add the tofu and frozen peas.
  3. When most of the water has cooked off adjust seasoning
  4. Add chopped cilantro and cook for one more minute

Notes

For a more authentic flavor double the spices used.