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Jorhat Home-Style Tofu Makhani
🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Jorhat Home-Style Tofu Makhani

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Jorhat cooking — Jorhat Home-Style Tofu Makhani brings a kadhai touch with a classic makhani finish. About 40 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 15 min Cook 25 min Serves 3 Medium

Ingredients

  • Cumin Seeds1 tsp
  • Coriander Powder1 tsp
  • Vegetable Oil2 tbsp
  • Tofu250 g, cubed
  • Red Chili Powder1 tsp

Optional extras

  • Green Chili1-2, slit
  • Ghee1 tbsp
  • Lemon1/2

Instructions

  1. 1

    Soak or rinse dals/grains if the dish uses them.

  2. 2

    Pressure-cook or simmer the base until soft.

  3. 3

    Prepare a tempering of ghee, cumin, garlic, and chili.

  4. 4

    Pour tempering over the cooked base.

  5. 5

    Simmer briefly to marry flavours.

  6. 6

    Mash lightly if desired; garnish with cilantro.

  7. 7

    Serve with rice or roti.

Chef's tip

Toast whole spices until fragrant before grinding.

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