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Tofu Matar Masala

Replacing paneer with tofu cooked along with green peas in this creamy Indian gravy. Onion tomato based gravy is the base. This is a Sanjeev Kapoor exclusive recipe.

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Tofu Matar Masala

Main Ingredients Tofu, Green peas (matar)
Cuisine Indian
Course Main Course Vegetarian
Prep Time 16-20 minutes
Cook time 26-30 minutes
Serve 4
Taste Mild
Level of Cooking Easy
Others Veg

Ingredients 

  • 250 grams tofu, cut into 1 inch cubes
  • ¾ cup green peas (matar)
  • 1-2 tablespoons oil
  • 1 tablespoon crushed garlic cloves
  • 1 tablespoon grated ginger
  • 1 green chilli, finely chopped
  • 1 large onion, finely chopped
  • 1 large tomato, finely chopped
  • 10-12 cashewnuts
  • Salt to taste
  • ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1 teaspoon red chilli powder
  • 1 teaspoon coriander powder
  • ½ teaspoon garam masala powder 
  • ¼ teaspoon dried fenugreek (kasuri methi) powder 
  • 1 tablespoon fresh cream + for garnishing
  • Fresh coriander leaves for garnishing

Method

  1. Heat oil in a non-stick pan. Add garlic, ginger and green chilli, mix and sauté for a minute. Add onions, mix and sauté for a minute. 
  2. Add tomatoes, mix and cook till the tomatoes turn soft and pulpy. Add cashewnuts, salt and ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder, mix and cook for a minute. 
  3. Add ¼ cup water, mix and cook for 5-6 minutes. Add a little water if required. 
  4. Remove from heat and blend to a smooth paste. 
  5. Heat another non-stick pan. Strain the paste through a sieve, add chilli powder, remaining turmeric powder, coriander powder and garam masala powder, mix well and cook for a minute. Add salt, dried fenugreek powder, mix well and cook for a minute. 
  6. Add green peas and mix well. Add tofu cubes, mix well and cook for 4-5 minutes.  Add cream and mix well. 
  7. Garnish with coriander leaves and cream and serve immediately.   
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