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Vegan Tofu Matar Recipe🍽
Simple recipe for Matter Tofu (peas and tofu) Recipe
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Prep Time:
45
minutes
minutes
Cook Time:
25
minutes
minutes
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Indian
Keyword:
tofu, Vegan
Servings:
2
people
Calories:
256
kcal
Author:
James Strange
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
Instructions
Tofu
Cut the tofu into bite sized pieces then sprinkle on some salt.
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.
Remove the tofu and set aside.
Veggies
To the pan with the oil left from frying the tofu add the onion, garlic, ginger, green chili pepper and a pinch of salt.
Cook on medium to medium low heat to brown the onions.
Add two tablespoons of water and the spices. Then cook for two minutes.
Add the chopped tomatoes and cook on medium heat until they have broken down. Add water as needed.
Finish
At this point we are ready to add 2/3 cup of water. Raise the heat to high and bring to a boil.
After it comes to a boil add the tofu and frozen peas.
When most of the water has cooked off adjust seasoning
Add chopped cilantro and cook for one more minute
Notes
For a more authentic flavor double the spices used.
Nutrition
Calories:
256
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
18
g
|
Protein:
11
g
|
Fat:
17
g
|
Saturated Fat:
2
g
|
Sodium:
716
mg
|
Potassium:
556
mg
|
Fiber:
4
g
|
Sugar:
8
g
|
Vitamin A:
1168
IU
|
Vitamin C:
24
mg
|
Calcium:
80
mg
|
Iron:
2
mg
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