Matar Masala Tofu (Vegan Tofu-Peas Curry)
Matar Masala Tofu is a modern vegan Indian curry — extra-firm tofu and green peas simmered in a quick spice tempering of cumin seeds, ginger, red chilli powder, turmeric, garam masala, and curry leaves. A protein-rich vegan alternative to paneer butter masala, served with steamed rice or rotis.
Ise matar tofu, tofu matar, mutter tofu, vegan matar paneer naam se bhi khoja jata hai.
Ingredients
Main
- salt (optional) (whole)
- garam masala powder — 0.13 tsp (ground)
- Sunflower Oil — 3 tsp (whole)
- green peas — 0.25 cup (chopped)
- Ginger — 0.5 tsp (ground)
- Red Chilli Powder (Lal Mirch) — 1 tsp (ground)
- Turmeric Powder — 0.25 tsp (ground)
- Tofu (Extra Firm - Soy Paneer) — 200 g (whole)
Tempering
- Curry Leaves (optional) (ground)
- Cumin Seeds — 0.5 tsp (whole)
Method
- To begin making the Matar Masala Tofu Recipe, firstly cut the tofu in cubes.Take a bowl and mix all the dry masala including red chilli powder, turmeric powder, garam masala powder with 1/4th cup of water.
- Keep it aside.Heat a frying pan with 1 teaspoon oil and fry the tofu cubes, then keep it aside.Add rest of the oil in the same pan, temper with cumin seeds, curry leaves, ginger and masala paste.
- Fry for a minute.Add the tomato puree, salt and peas, cook for 5 minutes.
- As it starts to thicken add salt and tofu cook for few more minutes.
- Garnish Matar Masala Tofu Recipe with garam masala powder and fresh curry leaves and it is ready to be served.
- Serve Matar Masala Tofu Recipe along with Whole Wheat Lachha Paratha and Palak Raita for a delicious lunch.
Common questions
- Matar Masala Tofu (Vegan Tofu-Peas Curry) ko English mein kya kehte hain?
- मटर मसाला टोफू (वीगन) ko English mein Matar Masala Tofu (Vegan Tofu-Peas Curry) likhte hain.
- Ek plate Matar Masala Tofu (Vegan Tofu-Peas Curry) mein kitni calories hoti hain?
- 86 kcal per plate.
- Kitna time lagta hai?
- 35 min lagta hai — 10 min taiyari, 25 min pakana.