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Mattar Tofu
4.8 from 72 votes

Mattar Tofu

Mattar Tofu is a spiced curry-like dish combining sautéed tofu cubes and baby peas in a rich sauce made from a ginger, garlic, onion, and cayenne pepper paste seasoned with garam masala, coriander, turmeric, salt, and pepper. The sauce includes diced tomatoes and vegetable broth, simmered to allow flavors to deepen and produce a savory, mildly spiced vegan entree.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 539 kcal
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Indian

Ingredients

  • 1 extra-firm tofu organic, 14 oz package, cut into small cubes
  • 1 1/2 Tablespoons coconut oil
  • 1 inch ginger piece, fresh
  • 1 clove garlic minced, fresh
  • 1 yellow onion chopped, medium
  • 1/4-1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1/2 Tablespoon garam masala
  • 1/2 Tablespoon ground coriander
  • 1/4 teaspoon Turmeric ground
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 diced tomatoes 14 oz can, with juice
  • 1/2 cup vegetable broth
  • 1 bag 2 cups frozen baby peas, thawed slightly
  • cilantro for topping (optional, fresh, chopped
  • rice for serving, or cauliflower rice

Instructions

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  1. Place onion, ginger, garlic and cayenne pepper into the container of a blender or food processor along with 1/3 cup water and blend until the mixture turns into a smooth paste. Set aside.
  2. Heat coconut oil in a large sauté pan. Once hot add tofu cubes in a single layer and stir-fry until golden. This shouldn’t take very long. Once golden place tofu cubes onto a plate and set aside.
  3. Carefully add the contents of the blender into the same sauté pan you used for the tofu. Just be very careful with this part as the paste may splatter. Cook, stirring constantly until the paste turns a light brown color (about 5-6 minutes).
  4. Add the garam masala, coriander, turmeric, salt, pepper and tomatoes. Stir and cook for a few minutes longer. Add in vegetable broth and peas, mix well and bring mixture to a boil.
  5. Cover, lower heat and simmer gently for 10 minutes. Lift cover and add the tofu cubes. Simmer ten minutes or until tofu and peas are heated through. Top with a little cilantro and serve with brown, basmati, jasmine or cauliflower rice.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1/2 of recipe Calories 539kcal (27%) Carbohydrates 41g (14%) Protein 36g (72%) Fat 22g (34%) Saturated Fat 11g (55%) Fiber 14g (56%) Sugar 17g (34%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 539

% Daily Value*

Serving 1/2 of recipe
Calories 539kcal 27%
Carbohydrates 41g 14%
Protein 36g 72%
Fat 22g 34%
Saturated Fat 11g 55%
Fiber 14g 56%
Sugar 17g 34%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.