Tofu & Peas Gravy
- 1- 1/2 cup Firm Tofu
- 1- 1/2 teaspoon Cumin Seeds
- 2 pieces Cardamom
- 1 piece (1-inch Long) Cinnamon
- 3 whole Cloves
- 8 whole Black Peppercorns
- 2 Onions
- 1 piece (1/2-inch Long) Ginger
- 3 cloves Garlic, Chopped
- 2 Green Chilies
- 1 teaspoon Coriander Powder
- 1/2 teaspoons Turmeric Powder
- 1/2 teaspoons Red Chili Powder
- Oil, As Needed For Frying
- 2 Medium Tomatoes, Chopped
- 1/2 cups Yoghurt
- 2 cups Frozen Green Peas, Cooked Until Soft
- Salt To Taste
- 1/2 teaspoons Garam Masala Powder
- Fresh Coriander (Cilantro) Leaves, Chopped, For Garnish
- Cut tofu into medium-sized squares and fry in a little oil.
- Set aside.
- Heat a little oil in a pan.
- Throw in the cumin seeds, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, black peppercorns.
- Add the onions and fry till almost golden brown.
- Add the ginger, garlic, green chilies, and stir.
- Add the coriander, turmeric and red chili powders.
- Fry for a minute.
- Remove this mixture and keep aside till cool.
- Grind into a smooth paste with little water.
- In the same pan, heat some more oil.
- Add the spice paste and fry for 1 -2 minutes.
- Add the tomatoes and fry till the oil separates the pan.
- Pour in the yoghurt and mix.
- Add the peas and mix.
- Add salt to taste and around 1/2 to 1 cup water.
- The gravy should not be runny; it should be of a medium consistency.
- Adjust the water accordingly.
- Finally, add the fried tofu and gently mix.
- Switch off the flame and add the garam masala powder.
- Mix.
- Garnish with chopped coriander leaves.
cumin seeds, cardamom, cinnamon, onions, ginger, garlic, green chilies, coriander powder, turmeric, red chili powder, tomatoes, yoghurt, salt, garam masala, fresh coriander
Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/special-dietary-needs/vegetarian/tofu-peas-gravy/ (may not work)