Indian Tofu Kadai Recipe
This Indian tofu kadai is simply the best you can make under 30 mins. Crisp pan-fried tofu is tossed in a slightly spicy and tangy flavorsome sauce/masala. Serve this over rice or with noodles, fried rice, chapati, roti or paratha.
© Swasthi's Recipes
Servings: 3
Ingredients
- 200 to 250 grams (7 to 8 ounces) extra firm tofu (cubed)
- 1½ cup (350 g) tomatoes pureed
- ¾ cup (1 medium) onion (diced, layers separated)
- 1 cup bell peppers (¾ inch diced or mushrooms/ broccoli/carrots)
- 1 teaspoon ginger chopped or ginger garlic paste
- 1 sprig curry leaves (leave out if you don't have)
- 2 tablespoon oil or butter (divided)
- 1 to 1½ teaspoon Kashmiri red chili powder (adjust to taste)
- 1½ to 2 teaspoons garam masala (divided, adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon kasuri methi (optional, dried fenugreek leaves)
- 1 tablespoon soya sauce (or tamari)
- 1 teaspoon sugar (or jaggery, optional, to balance the flavors)
Instructions
Prepare Tofu
- Thaw the frozen tofu in the refrigerator & press down gently in between your palms to remove excess liquid/water.
- Wrap in a kitchen towel/ papers to get rid of excess moisture. Chop to 1 inch portions of ½ to ¾ inch thickness.
How to make Indian Tofu Kadai
- On a low flame, heat half of the oil in a pan. Add curry leaves and ginger. Stir fry until aromatic without burning, for 30 to 60 seconds.
- Stir in red chili powder and half of the garam masala. Add the tomatoes and let cook, partially covered until thick and oil begins to separate.
- Meanwhile, heat 1 tsp oil in a non-stick or cast iron pan. Place the tofu and fry them until golden and crisp. Turn them to the other side with a spatula & fry until crisp. Transfer this aside to a plate.
- Add the rest of the oil and add onions and bell peppers. Stir fry on a high heat until aromatic and slightly soft, for 3 mins.
- Stir in tofu, onions, bell peppers, soya sauce (optional), sugar, salt & kasuri methi (optional). If it is too thick & dry, pour ¼ cup hot water. Stir well and let cook covered for 3 mins.
- Taste test to add more salt & garam masala as needed. If you want squeeze some lemon juice while serving.
- Serve tofu stir fry with rice or chapatti/roti & a vegetable salad. Alternately stir in some cooked noodles or pasta for a complete meal.
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Nutrition
Calories: 181kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Sodium: 1189mg | Potassium: 551mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 2777IU | Vitamin C: 96mg | Calcium: 49mg | Iron: 2mg
