Tofu in Tomato Onion Gravy By Keerthi Cherukuri (UK)

Tofu in Tomato Onion Gravy By Keerthi Cherukuri (UK)

This recipe is a close replica to our yummy paneer butter masala. I’ve replaced the fatty ingredients with healthier alternatives in this curry.

Tofu, which looks exactly similar to paneer, is made out of Soy milk. Soy milk is extracted from Soya Beans. Tofu is rich in proteins. Soft/firm tofu also doesn’t require any frying in ghee, as paneer does, so I’ve also omitted using ghee and butter. Tofu is found in most of the Asian grocery stores.

For a creamier texture we use cream in paneer butter masala. I’ve replaced this cream with semi-skimmed milk. Added paprika powder for a sweet chilli taste to this dish.


The recipe is quite simple and easy. Doesn’t take more than 30 min from scratch.

Preparation time: 5min
Cooling time: 5min
Cooking time: 10+10min

This recipe serves 4 people.

Ingredients:

Cashew nuts – 10
Water – 100ml (lukewarm)
Oil – 30ml (2 small tbsp)
Onions – 2 (medium sized) – Chopped
Green Chillies – 6 (adjust to taste) – Chopped
Tomatoes – 500gm (cut into chunks)
Cinnamon stick – 1 inch piece (break into pieces)
Cloves – 5
Ginger garlic paste – 2 tsp
Salt – 1.5 tsp (adjust to taste)
Garam masala powder – 1 tsp
Paprika powder – ½ tsp
Semi-skimmed milk – 150ml
Tofu – 350gm (cubed)
Coriander – 1 tablespoon (chopped finely) – to garnish

Method:

Soak the cashew nuts in a 100ml of warm water.
Meanwhile heat a kadai and add 1 small tbsp of oil.
When the oil is heated up, add the chopped onions and green chillies.
Saute for 3-4 min until the onions turn transparent.
Now add the tomato chunks and cook for few min, until the tomatoes turn soft.
Turn off the heat and cool for 5min.
Take this mixture in a blender, add the soaked cashews along with the water and grind to a paste.
Clean the kadai and wipe off with a towel. Place it on the stove and add 1 small tbsp of oil.
When the oil is heated up, add cinnamon pieces, cloves, ginger garlic paste and roast until the raw smell leaves.
Now add the ground paste, salt, garam masala, paprika powder and milk, bring to boil.
Finally add the tofu cubes and cook for 2min and turn off the heat.
Garnish with chopped coriander

Serving Suggestion:

Serve hot with rotis/parathas/rice/Jeera rice.