Tofu and Cauliflower in Kolhapuri Sauce

For the Tofu and Cauliflower:

• 14 oz firm or extra firm tofu , pressed for 5 mins and cubed
• 2 cups cauliflower , small florets
• 1/3 tsp cayenne
• 1/2 tsp Turmeric
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 inch ginger
• 5 cloves of garlic
• 2 tsp lime juice

For the Kolhapuri sauce:

• 1 tsp oil
• 1/2 tsp coriander seeds (or use 1 tsp ground coriander, add the ground spice with onion)
• 1/2 tsp black peppercorns (or use 1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper, add it with the onions)
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 2 cloves
• 1 medium onion sliced
• 1/2 tsp salt ,divided
• 1 tsp sesame seeds
• 2 tsp shredded coconut
• 2 medium tomatoes chopped
• 1/2 tsp garam masala or kolhapuri masala or goda masala, optional (these blends can be found in Indian stores)
• 1.25 cups water