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Tofu stir fry | Easy Indian style tofu stir fry recipe

By swasthi , on September 10, 2019, 19 Comments, Jump to Recipe

Tofu stir fry recipe – Simple, easy, delicious and healthy tofu recipe made with mild spice powder, veggies and herbs. This dry tofu masala can be served as a side in any meal – with rice, roti or even bread.

indian tofu stir fry recipe

Tofu is also known as bean curd and is made similar to the Indian paneer. Soya milk is coagulated and then pressed to get tofu blocks. Tofu is a good vegan alternate to paneer. It is rich in protein, amino acids and calcium.

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Eating organic tofu in moderation has several health benefits. So we eat it a few times in a month to make a stir fry with vegetables. Sometimes I also use it to make sandwiches.

This simple Indian style tofu stir fry recipe is one of our favorites at home. It just takes about 20 mins to make & tastes delicious with a mild aroma of the garam masala. It can also be packed in a lunch box with some basmati rice or roti.

To make this recipe, make sure you use firm or extra firm tofu.

How to make Indian style tofu stir fry

1. Cube the tofu to desired sizes and saute in 1 tsp oil until crisp. Flip them and fry on both the sides.

frying tofu in pan

2. When the tofu turns golden and crisp, remove to a plate.

tofu turns golden and crisp

3. Pour little more oil and add cumin. When they splutter add curry leaves these are optional.

add cumin

4. Add chopped tomatoes and fry it turns soft.

Add chopped tomatoes

5. Add red chilli powder, coriander powder and garam masala. Saute for another 1 to 2 mins until the masala smells good.

Add red chilli powder
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6. Then add cubed onions and bell peppers. Sprinkle some salt. Saute on a high flame for 2 to 4 mins. Do not overcook to retain the crunch in veggies.

add cubed onions and bell peppers

7. Then add tofu. I also added little kasuri methi for flavor. Gently stir to coat the tofu with masala. If you prefer the tofu to be flavorful, then cover and cook for 2 mins. Sprinkle coriander leaves.

add tofu

Serve tofu stir fry as a side.

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Tofu stir fry recipe | Easy Indian style tofu stir fry | Indian tofu recipes

Indian style tofu stir fry made with mix veggies, spice powders and herbs. Tofu stir fry can be eaten with rice, roti or as a side in any meal.
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Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time7 minutes
Total Time12 minutes
Servings3
AuthorSwasthi

Ingredients (1 cup = 240ml )

Ingredients for tofu stir fry

  • 1 ½ cups tofu (about 200 to 250 grams) extra firm tofu
  • 1 tomato large , chopped finely
  • 1 onion large , cubed and layers separated
  • ½ cup bell peppers diced or capsicum
  • 1 sprig curry leaves (optional)
  • ½ tsp cumin or jeera
  • ½ tsp ginger chopped or grated or ginger garlic paste
  • ½ tsp red chili powder
  • ¾ to 1 tsp coriander powder
  • ½ to ¾ tsp garam masala
  • 1 tbsp oil or as needed
  • 2 tbsp Coriander leaves or cilantro chopped
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Instructions

Making tofu stir fry

  • Heat oil in a wide pan, fry tofu till golden brown, set aside.
  • In the same pan, add little more oil. Add cumin when it begins to splutter, add curry leaves and ginger. Sauté well until aromatic.
  • Add tomatoes, salt, turmeric and fry till tomatoes turn fully mushy.
  • Then add chili powder, garam masala and coriander powder. Sauté until the masala smells good.
  • Next add onions, capsicum, mix well and fry on high for 2 to 4 minutes.
  • Do not overcook, as they lose the crunch.
  • Add tofu. Gently mix and cook covered for 2 mins on a low flame. This step makes the tofu flavorful. To keep the tofu crispy, just toss in the masala for a few mins.
  • Add finely chopped coriander leaves.
  • Serve tofu stir fry hot with roti, bread or rice.
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Alternative quantities provided in the recipe card are for 1x only, original recipe.

For best results follow my detailed step-by-step photo instructions and tips above the recipe card.

NUTRITION INFO (estimation only)

Nutrition Facts
Tofu stir fry recipe | Easy Indian style tofu stir fry | Indian tofu recipes
Amount Per Serving
Calories 183 Calories from Fat 90
% Daily Value*
Fat 10g15%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Sodium 20mg1%
Potassium 256mg7%
Carbohydrates 10g3%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 4g4%
Protein 12g24%
Vitamin A 1350IU27%
Vitamin C 61.1mg74%
Calcium 183mg18%
Iron 2.7mg15%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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I’m Swasthi shreekanth, the recipe developer, food photographer & food writer behind Swasthis recipes. My aim is to help you cook great Indian food with my time-tested recipes. After 2 decades of experience in practical Indian cooking I started this blog to help people cook better & more often at home. Whether you are a novice or an experienced cook I am sure Swasthi’s Recipes will assist you to enhance your cooking skills.
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  2. Anubha says

    November 27, 2020

    5 stars
    So happy to have come across this. I wanted to add tofu into my regular diet but am not a big fan of its flavour so find it difficult to eat it as a salad. But now I can use my regular spices to turn tofu into a quick and tasty dry dish that can be eaten as a salad or with a chapathi. It turned out really flavourful! I adapted it slightly by adding a bit of dry basil, using only yellow & red peppers and skipping cumin. Thanks!!

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    • swasthi says

      November 27, 2020

      Welcome Anubha
      Glad you liked it!

      Reply
  3. Winnie says

    August 28, 2020

    Simple and delicious. Loved it.

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    • swasthi says

      August 28, 2020

      Thank you Winnie

      Reply
  4. Jenny says

    June 15, 2020

    5 stars
    Wonderfully delicious. I wasn’t sure what to expect, but it was so good!

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    • swasthi says

      June 16, 2020

      Glad to know Jenny

      Reply
  5. Lakshmi says

    February 6, 2020

    5 stars
    Best tofu recipe.

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    • swasthi says

      February 8, 2020

      Thank you

      Reply
  6. PT says

    March 23, 2013

    love this masala swasthi.. your clicks are so neat and inviting..

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    • Sarojini Subbanan says

      May 4, 2020

      I always follow your recipes

      Thank you for your posting

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      • swasthi says

        May 5, 2020

        Glad to know! Thank you so much!

        Reply
  7. Shobha Kamath says

    March 23, 2013

    A great healthy dish ! Nice pic too!

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  9. Priti S says

    March 23, 2013

    Yummy n healthy …looks colorful

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  10. Sona S says

    March 23, 2013

    simple and delicious curry.

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  11. Amelia says

    March 22, 2013

    Hi Swasthi, your tofu masala look very inviting and yummylicious. Love the combination and the spices that your used. Thanks for sharing your recipe.Have a nice weekend.

    Reply
  12. divya says

    March 22, 2013

    wow!! this is amazing…

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  13. DivyaGCP says

    March 22, 2013

    Deliciously prepared tofu.. Looks inviting!

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  15. Valarmathi Sanjeev says

    March 22, 2013

    Wow such an healthy recipe, looks yummy. Neat and beautiful click.

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  16. Madhavi K says

    March 22, 2013

    actually my kids love tofu. Try the extra firm tofu, its pretty good. Love the tofu masala! Nice Clicks!

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