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Tofu Curry
This delicious vegan Tofu Curry recipe is ready in just 20 minutes with 10 ingredients! It's a flavorful tomato based curry sauce full of Indian spices, cubes of crispy fried tofu, and spinach.
Prep Time
3 mins
Cook Time
3 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 198 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Indian , Vegan
Ingredients
- 14 oz (400g) firm tofu, (drained weight)
- 1 tablespoon cornflour / cornstarch
- salt and pepper
- 2 tablespoons oil divided
- 1 onion diced
- 2 cloves of garlic chopped
- 2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 2 teaspoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- ½ teaspoon cayenne or to taste
- 15 oz (400g) can chopped tomatoes
- ½ cup (100ml) water
- 2 handfuls spinach
Instructions
- Drain the tofu and pat dry with a tea towel to remove excess moisture. Cut into bite sized cubes. Add the cornstarch/cornflour to a small bowl along with salt and pepper. Gently toss the tofu in the bowl to coat.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a frying pan over a medium/high heat and fry the tofu until golden on all sides, about 5 minutes, turning halfway through. The cornflour/cornstarch absorbs moisture and gets the tofu nice and crispy. Set aside.
- Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil in the pan over a medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 5 minutes or until soft but not browned.
- Add the garlic, cumin, garam masala, turmeric and cayenne and cook for a further minute, stirring.
- Stir in the tomatoes and water, bring to the boil and simmer for 5 minutes. Taste and season with salt and pepper, and add more cayenne if you want it hotter.
- Stir in the spinach to wilt, then gently stir in the fried tofu (or to keep the tofu really crispy, just set it on the top). Serve with rice, naan etc..
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Notes
- The nutritional information provided is approximate and is created with online calculators. Info will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
- Recipe Tips
- Pat the Tofu Dry: Removing excess moisture from the tofu helps it get crispy.
- Adjust the Heat: Taste and adjust the cayenne pepper to suit your spice preference.
- Use Fresh Spices: For the best flavor, use fresh, high-quality spices.
- Don’t Overcrowd the Pan: When frying the tofu, make sure not to overcrowd the pan to ensure it gets crispy.
- Add Spinach Last: Stir in the spinach just before serving to keep it vibrant and fresh.
Nutrition Information
Calories
198kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
13g
(4%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
0.03g
Sodium
172mg
(7%)
Potassium
365mg
(10%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
1648IU
(33%)
Vitamin C
17mg
(19%)
Calcium
192mg
(19%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 198
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 198kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Sodium | 172mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 365mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1648IU | 33% |
| Vitamin C | 17mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 192mg | 19% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.