Delicious Dear Tofu Cooking Recipes
🧄🍅 Masala Tofu Recipe
Ingredients:
Tofu – 200–250g (firm), cubed, Onion – 1 large, finely chopped, Tomatoes – 2 medium, finely chopped or pureed, Garlic – 4 cloves, minced, Ginger – 1-inch piece, minced. Green chili – 1, chopped (optional) , Cumin seeds – ½ tsp, Turmeric powder – ¼ tsp, Red chili powder – ½ tsp (adjust to taste), Coriander powder – 1 tsp, Garam masala – ½ tsp, Kasuri methi (dry fenugreek) – 1 tsp (crushed), Salt – to taste, Oil – 2 tbsp, Fresh coriander leaves – for garnish, Water – ¼ cup (optional, for gravy)
🍳 Instructions:
Dear tofu dry and cut into cubes. Optional: lightly pan-fry in 1 tsp oil until golden for extra flavor.
Heat oil in a pan. Add cumin seeds and let them crackle.
Add chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.
Add minced garlic, ginger, and green chili. Sauté for 1 minute.
Add chopped or pureed tomatoes. Cook until oil starts separating.
Add turmeric, red chili powder, coriander powder, and salt.
Cook the masala for 2–3 minutes on medium heat.
Add tofu cubes to the masala. Stir gently to coat without breaking tofu.
Add ¼ cup water if you want it saucy. Simmer 5–7 minutes.
Add garam masala and crushed kasuri methi. Mix and cook for another minute.
Garnish with chopped coriander leaves.
Serve with:- Hot roti/chapati /Steamed rice or jeera rice/Paratha or naan
🥪 Tofu Sandwich Recipe
Ingredients:
Dear tofu – 150g, crumbled or sliced, Bread slices – 4 (whole wheat or multigrain), Onion – 1 small, chopped, Tomato – 1, chopped or sliced, Capsicum (optional) – ¼ cup, chopped, Green chili – 1 (optional), finely chopped, Garlic – 2 cloves, minced, Turmeric powder – ¼ tsp, Red chili powder – ¼ tsp, Cumin powder – ¼ tsp, Salt – to taste, Black pepper – to taste, Oil or butter – 1 tbsp, Coriander leaves – chopped, Optional spread – green chutney, mayonnaise, or ketchup
🔥 Instructions:
Prepare Tofu Filling
Heat oil in a pan. Add garlic, onion, and green chili. Sauté for 1–2 minutes.
Add tomatoes and capsicum. Cook until soft.
Add turmeric, red chili, cumin, salt, and pepper.
Add crumbled or thinly sliced tofu. Stir well and cook for 3–4 minutes.
Mix in chopped coriander. Let it cool slightly.
Assemble Sandwich
Spread green chutney, mayo, or ketchup on bread (optional).
Place a generous layer of tofu filling on one slice and top with another.
Grill or Toast
Grill in a sandwich toaster, toast in a pan with a little butter, or serve plain.
🍽️ Serve With:-Mint chutney or ketchup/A cup of masala tea or lemonade
Tofu Tikka Masala Recipe
🧂 Ingredients:
For Tofu Marinade:
Tofu (firm) – 250g, cubed and pressed, Thick curd or vegan yogurt – ½ cup, Ginger-garlic paste – 1 tsp, Red chili powder – ½ tsp, Turmeric powder – ¼ tsp, Garam masala – ½ tsp, Lemon juice – 1 tbsp, Salt – to taste, Oil – 1 tsp
For Masala Gravy:
Onions – 1 large, chopped, Tomatoes – 2 large, pureed, Garlic – 3–4 cloves, minced, Ginger – 1 tsp, grated, Cumin seeds – ½ tsp, Coriander powder – 1 tsp, Red chili powder – ½ tsp, Turmeric powder – ¼ tsp, Garam masala – ½ tsp, Cashew paste or coconut cream – 2 tbsp, Salt – to taste, Oil or vegan butter – 2 tbsp, Fresh coriander – for garnish
🔥 Instructions:
1. Marinate Tofu – In a bowl, mix yogurt, lemon juice, spices, and oil.Add tofu cubes, coat well, and marinate for 20–30 minutes.
2. Cook Tofu – Grill, pan-fry, or air-fry tofu until golden and slightly charred. Set aside.
3. Prepare Masala – Heat oil in a pan. Add cumin seeds, then onions. Sauté until golden. Add garlic and ginger. Cook for 1 minute. Add tomato puree, cook until oil separates. Mix in turmeric, red chili, coriander powder, and salt. Add cashew paste or coconut cream and simmer for 5 minutes.
4. Combine – Add grilled tofu to the masala gravy. Add ¼ cup water if needed. Simmer for 5–7 minutes. Finish with garam masala and garnish with coriander.
🫓 Serve With: – Naan, roti, or basmati rice/Onion salad and lemon wedges
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