Achari Tofu Butter Masala

Name: Achari Tofu Butter Masala
Total time: 1200 s
Yield: 2-3 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 200gms. tofu, cubed; 1 tbsp. oil + 2 tbsp. butter; 1 tsp. cumin seeds; 1/4 tsp. asafoetida; 1-2 onion, roughly chopped; 3-4 garlic cloves; 1 inch ginger; 1 tomato, roughly chopped; 1/4 cup coconut; 1-2 tbsp. red chili powder; 1 tbsp. roasted coriander-cumin powder; 1/2 tsp. turmeric powder; 1 tsp. garam masala powder; to taste salt; 1 tsp. kasuri methi, crushed; 1 tsp. bottled lime pickle masala; 3-4 tbsp. coriander leaves, chopped

Bethica Das @kitchen_flavours

Sharjah (UAE)

#boxweek3 - Tofu is rich in protein and calcium. It lowers cholesterol level, makes the bones stronger and increases blood circulation. So here is a yummy side dish that is so easy and simple to prepare. It is an absolute delicacy and is also a perfect party dish. A healthy substitute to paneer, it can be served with jeera rice, pulao, plain biryani, naan, tandoori roti, kulcha or just plain chapatti.

Bethica Das @kitchen_flavours

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Ingredients

15-20 minutes

2-3 servings

200gms. tofu, cubed
1 tbsp.oil + 2 tbsp. butter
1 tsp.cumin seeds
1/4 tsp.asafoetida
1-2onion, roughly chopped
3-4garlic cloves
1 inch ginger
1tomato, roughly chopped
1/4 cupcoconut
1-2 tbsp.red chili powder
1 tbsp.roasted coriander-cumin powder
1/2 tsp.turmeric powder
1 tsp.garam masala powder
to tastesalt
1 tsp.kasuri methi, crushed
1 tsp.bottled lime pickle masala
3-4 tbsp.coriander leaves, chopped

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Steps

15-20 minutes

1

Grind the onion, ginger, garlic, tomatoes and coconut with little water into a smooth paste. Keep aside.
2

Heat oil and butter in a pan. Fry the tofu slightly. Drain and keep aside. Temper the same oil with cumin seeds and asafoetida.
3

Add the ground paste and sauté till the oil separates. Now add all the dry spices and mix well. Add the sautéed tofu, kasuri methi and 1/2 cup water.
4

Cover and simmer for 4-5 minutes on a low flame. When done, add the pickle masala and mix well.
5

Garnish with coriander leaves and serve as a side dish with any form of rice or Indian bread.