Amma tofu curry cooked home-style: tofu cooked in an onion-tomato masala with ginger, garlic and warm spices. A practical Indian recipe ready in about 35 minutes.
Prep 12 min Cook 23 min Serves 3 Easy
Ingredients
🧅Onion2 medium, finely chopped
🍅Tomato2 medium, chopped
🧄Garlic4 cloves, minced
🫙Ginger1 tbsp, grated
🌶️Cumin Seeds1 tsp
🌶️Coriander Powder1 tsp
🌶️Turmeric Powder1/2 tsp
🫙Vegetable Oil2 tbsp
🍥Tofu250 g firm, cubed
🌶️Red Chili Powder1 tsp
Optional extras
🌿Fresh Cilantro2 tbsp, chopped
🌿Curry Leaves1 sprig
🍋Lemon1/2, juiced
Instructions
1
Prepare the tofu and chop the onion, tomato and aromatics.
2
Heat the vegetable oil, crackle the cumin seeds, then fry the onion until deep golden.
3
Add ginger, garlic and tomato with turmeric, chili and coriander powders; cook until the oil separates from the masala.
4
Add the tofu and a splash of water and simmer 5 minutes so it soaks up the masala.
5
Finish with cilantro and lemon; taste for salt and serve hot with rice or roti.
Chef's tip
Bhunao patiently: fry the masala until the oil separates before adding the main ingredient.