Kadai Tofu

Kadai Tofu

Ingredients:

Extra Firm Tofu - 1 pkt

Green Pepper -1

Red Pepper-1
  
Onion-1 large

Toamtoes-4 or 5 (medim sized)

Green chillies-3

Ginger-1/4 inch piece

Garlic- 2 to 3 small pods

Oil-3 Tbsp

Cumin seeds-1 Tbsp

Red chilly powder-1 Tbsp

Coriander powder-2 Tbsp

Kasuri Methi/Dried fenugreek leaves-2 Tbsp

Turmeric powder-a pinch

Salt to taste

Procedure:

1.Drain the water out of the tofu,pat it dry with a paper towel or wrap it in between a paper towel and place some weight on it to squeeze out the excess water.

2.Cube the tofu, bell peppers and onions into 1/2 inch square pieces.

3.Blend the tomatoes, ginger, garlic to make a puree.

4.Heat oil in a pan or kadai on medium heat and first fry the tofu  till it starts to turn brown.

5.Next stir fry the bell peppers and then the onions and keep aside.do not overcook them.

6.Add the cumin seeds and green chilli to the same oil and let it splutter 

7.Now add the tomato puree,turmeric, chilly powder, coriander powder and Kasuri methi leaves.

8.Cook for about 5 minutes till the tomato puree reduces to half. Add salt and 1/4 cup water at this stage.

9.Once the gravy begins to boil, add the tofu, onions and bell pepper and let it cook for about 5-7 minutes on low flame.

10.Do not stir in between as the tofu pieces may break.

11.Remove from heat and serve hot with naan or roti of your choice.