Simple Indian Tofu Curry (Protein food)

• Ingredients:
• 1 packet extra firm tofu
• 1 onion chopped
• 2 tomato chopped
• 2 green chillies
• 1 tsp grated ginger
• 4 cloves garlic sliced
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tsp red chilly powder
• 1 tsp dhaniya/coriander powder
• 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
• 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
• 3-4 curry leaves
• 1 avacado(optional)
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• Procedure :
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• 1. Cut tofu into small cubes and pan fry until brown, turning them often. Add oil when the water from the tofu evaporates. That way , the oil helps in browning the tofu.
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• 2.In a pan , heat 2 tsp of oil. Add Mustard , Cumin and Curry leaves. When the Mustard splutter, add onions, green chillies and saute until onion are 1/2 done. Now add ginger and garlic. Cook until rawness of ginger goes away. Add tomatoes and cook until mushy. break them with the back of a spoon and bring the curry together.
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• 3.Add turmeric power, chilly powder , dhaniya powder and salt. Mix well. add 2 cups of water and cook for 15 min with lid closed partially. or pressure cook for 1 whistle. Now add the tofu pieces and cook for 5 more minutes add avacado paste mix it well and sprinkle with coriander leaves/cilantro.Serve with rice.
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• Note:
• a. Pressure cooking for one whistle makes the whole process of cooking this curry faster.
• b. One can use tomato paste instead of fresh tomatoes or a combination of both.
• c. Make sure tofu is pan fried for some crunchiness.
• d. If u want a dry curry, do not add water. Just sprinkle water as and when u need and fry until the gravy is well done Then add the tofu cubes and mix well . Fry for few more minutes so that the flavors blend together. Serve with chapatis , tortillas or toasted bread.