Tofu stir fry (Indian tofu recipe)
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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© Swasthi's Recipes
Ingredients (1 cup = 240ml )
- 1 ½ cups tofu (about 200 to 250 grams) extra firm tofu
- 1 tomato large , (¾ cup chopped finely)
- 1 onion large , cubed and layers separated
- ½ cup bell peppers diced or capsicum
- 1 sprig curry leaves (optional)
- ½ tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
- ½ tsp ginger or garlic (chopped or grated or paste)
- ½ tsp red chili powder
- ¾ to 1 tsp coriander powder
- ½ to ¾ tsp garam masala
- 1 tsp kasuri methi (optional, dried fenugreek leaves)
- 1 tbsp oil or as needed
- 2 tbsp Coriander leaves or cilantro chopped
How to make the recipe
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 and kasuri methi (optional). 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.
NUTRITION (estimation only)
Calories: 183kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 20mg | Potassium: 256mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1350IU | Vitamin C: 61.1mg | Calcium: 183mg | Iron: 2.7mg