Todays Receipies main ingeredient is TOFU

Iam posting two varieties of tofu one is tofu fry which is so so simple to make and 2nd one is tofu curry with mixed vegetables.

Before that i want to share little information about tofu.

Tofu or bean curd is a soft white food made by coagulating soy milk, and then pressing the resulting curds into blocks. It is of chinese origin.There are many different varieties of tofu. Tofu has very little flavor or smell on its own, so it can be used either in savory or sweet dishes, and is often seasoned or marinated to suit the dish.

Tofu is low in calories, contains a relatively large amount of iron and contains little fat. Depending on the coagulant used in manufacturing, the tofu may also be high in calcium and/or magnesium.

Especially Tofu is good for pregnant ladies.

We can use tofu instead of paneer.

TOFU FRY :

INGREDIENTS :

1 box meduim firm tofu (available in freezer section in any grocery)

it comes in big size so slice the tofu in to 1 inch cubes.

use half cubes for the fry and half cubes for the curry.

1 medim onion thinly sliced

1 tsp mustard seeds

1 tsp Zeera

2 green chillies chopped

4 curry leaves

1/2 tsp turmeric

1 tsp chilli powder

1/2 tsp corainder powder

1/2 cumin powder

1/2 tsp garam masala

Extra virgin olive oil optional use any oil

Take a pan and add 3 tsp oil to the pan. Once oil is hot, add mustars seeds, cumin, green chilli and curry leaves let them cook well. add onions to the onions add turmeric and salt.

Now add tofu cubes and saute them let it cook 3 minutes then add coriander powder, chilli powder, turmeric, cumin powder. cook tofu for 5 more minutes now finally add garam masala and chopped coriander.

u can serve with bread toast, chapathi or rice.

TOFU CURRY WITH MIXED VEGGIES :

INGREDIENTS :

1 inch sliced tofu

1/2 cup frozen peas (u can use regular peas but boil them)

1/2 cup sliced green pepper

1/2 cup sliced button mushrooms

1/2 cup frozen spinach ( u can use fresh spinach also, but slice spinach wash it properly and drain out all the water from spinach)

NOTE : USE ANY TYPE OF VEGETABLES IN THIS CURRY

pinch of mustard seeds

pinch of zeera

curry leaves

2 thinly sliced green chillis

3 tsp oil

2 garlic cloves thinly sliced

1/2 tsp red peepper flakes

1/2 tsp coriander powder

pinch of turmeric

pinch of chilli powder

salt per taste

Take a pan or bowl add oil once oil is hot add zeera, mustard seeds, curry leaves and green chilli, and garlic.

Add mushrooms, let them cook well. Add sliced green pepper let them cook for 3-4 min then add spinach , peas and cook for 5 minutes.

Add turmeric, salt ,red pepper, corainder powder and chilli powder. once all these are cooked well add tofu and cook for more 5 minutes.

No doubt it is so delicious.