This Indian Tofu Dish is Even Better Than Takeout


The following post was originally featured on Eating Bird Food and written by Brittany Mullins, who is part of POPSUGAR Select Fitness.

You've probably noticed that Isaac and I love Indian food. Typically we just go to Lehja when we're craving it, but lately I've been on a mission to learn how to make some of my favorite dishes at home.

My first experiment was Gina's channa masala recipe. It turned out to be delicious, so this week I decided to try a vegan version of mattar paneer using tofu instead of the paneer. Paneer is a soft cheese with a similar consistency to tofu, so I thought it would work out well.

Oh my goodness you guys . . . it turned out fantastic! I was so happy with the results and ended up having the mattar tofu for dinner that night as well as lunch and dinner the next day. It's that good. The tomato-based sauce pairs nicely with the tofu cubes and the peas add a nice hint of sweetness. I had forgotten how much I love peas!

This meal totally takes me back to the days I used to buy Amy's Organic frozen mattar tofu meals. Honestly those meals are some of the only frozen meals on the market that I'll buy, but this is even better because it's home-cooked.

Is it bad that I already want to make it again?! I don't think so.

From Eating Bird Food

Mattar Tofu


Ingredients

1 14-ounce package organic extra-firm tofu, cut into small cubes
1 1/2 tablespoons coconut oil
1 inch piece of fresh ginger
1 clove fresh garlic, minced
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/3 cup water
1/2 tablespoon garam masala
1/2 tablespoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1 14-ounce can diced tomatoes with juice
1/2 cup vegetable broth
1 bag frozen baby peas, thawed slightly
Fresh chopped cilantro, for topping (optional)

Directions


  1. Placed onion, ginger, garlic, and cayenne pepper into the container of a blender or food processor along with 1/3 cup water, and blend until the mixture turns into a smooth paste. Set aside.
  2. Heat coconut oil in a large sauté pan. Once hot add tofu cubes in a single layer and stir-fry until golden. This shouldn’t take very long. Once golden brown, place tofu cubes onto a plate and set aside.
  3. Carefully add the contents of the blender into the same sauté pan you used for the tofu. Just be very careful with this part as the paste may splatter. Cook, stirring constantly until the paste turns a light brown color (about five to six minutes).
  4. Add the garam masala, coriander, turmeric, salt, pepper, and tomatoes. Stir and cook for a few minutes longer. Add in vegetable broth and peas, mix well and bring mixture to a boil.
  5. Cover, lower heat, and simmer gently for 10 minutes. Lift cover, and add the tofu cubes. Simmer ten minutes or until tofu and peas are heated through. Top with a little cilantro and serve with brown, basmati, or jasmine rice.

Information


Category Tofu, Main Dishes Cook Time 40 minutes

Nutrition


Calories per serving 335
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