Simple Indian Tofu Curry

Tofu has its own peculiar characteristics. When tofu is cut into cubes, looks like panneer but made from soy beans and tofu can be substituted in the place of panneer in almost all dishes. Panneer is almost everybody's favorite but there are also days when all one needs is a low fat yummy curry. On such a day, this simple Indian tofu curry comes very handy. It is easy too and since tofu is incorporated into Indian based curry , it is favorable to taste buds craving an indian meal.

Ingredients:

• 1 packet extra firm tofu
• 1 onion chopped
• 1 tomato chopped
• 1 green chilly
• 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

Method:

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.

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.

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 and sprinkle with coriander leaves/cilantro.Serve with rice.

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.

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