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Mattar Paneer Tofu Recipe


Mattar Paneer Tofu Recipe
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I needed to use the rest of my tofu for this recipe, which was a bit of a change from the more subtle taste of the palak paneer. This can actually be served together with the palak paneer to balance the tastes; with some naan or roti. This is also pe... More

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Ingredients
  • 100-150g Firm Tofu (or Paneer/Feta Cheese)
  • Some oil, for frying
  • 3/4 cup Peas
  • 1/2 cup diced Tomatoes, with juice (i used canned)
  • 1/2 Onion
  • 1/2 Tbsp Garlic Paste (or Minced Garlic)
  • 1/2 Tbsp Ginger Paste (or Minced Ginger)
  • 1 tsp Coriander Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Cumin Powder
  • Salt, to taste
  • 1/4 tsp Turmeric
  • Dash (about 1/8 tsp) of Cayenne or Chilli Powder
  • 1 Tbsp Tomato Paste - optional (if u like it thick) OR 1/4 cup Water (if u like it runny)

Directions
  1. In a pan, heat oil and saute tofu til sides become brown. (This helps the tofu keep its shape later on).
  2. Remove and drain on paper towel.
  3. Heat oil into small saucepan/pot, and add in onions, garlic and ginger pastes. Saute til onions become translusent.
  4. Then, add coriander, cumin, salt, turmeric and chilli powders. Stir til fragrant and disolved.
  5. Now, add diced tomatoes and let it simmer for 2-3 mins. Stirring once or twice during the process.
  6. Next, add in the peas, tofu and tomato paste. Stir til well coated.
  7. Let it simmer until it bubbles, and stir again.
  8. Remove from fire and serve immediately.

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Comments


Sounds wonderful!


Oh... I've got to go get some tofu. This sounds great!


Is this like a soup? sounds nice!


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