Mattar Tofu

Ingredients

extra-firm tofucut into small cubes

Soy-freeextra-firm tempeh pressed and cubedsteam first for 10 min to reduce bitterness, then sear

3 (14 oz) package3 oz

coconut oil

4 1/2 tbsp

gingerminced

3 inch piece

garlicminced

3 clove

yellow onionchopped

3 medium

cayenne pepper

1 1/8 to 1/2 tsp

water

1 cup

garam masala

1 1/2 tbsp

ground coriander

1 1/2 tbsp

ground turmeric

3/4 tsp

salt

3 tsp

black pepper

3/8 tsp

diced tomatoes with juice

3 (14 oz) can

vegetable broth

1 1/2 cup

frozen baby peasthawed slightly

6 cups

cilantrofresh chopped

to taste

rice

for serving

Method

1. 01Blend onion, ginger, garlic, cayenne, and water until smooth paste. Set aside.
2. 02Heat coconut oil in a large sauté pan. Add tofu cubes in a single layer and stir-fry until golden, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
3. 03Add blended paste to the same pan and cook, stirring constantly, until light brown, about 5 to 6 minutes.
4. 04Add garam masala, coriander, turmeric, salt, pepper, and tomatoes. Stir and cook a few minutes longer.
5. 05Add vegetable broth and peas, mix well, and bring to a boil.
6. 06Cover, lower heat, and simmer gently for 10 minutes.10 min
7. 07Uncover and add tofu cubes. Simmer 10 minutes until tofu and peas are heated through.10 min
8. 08Top with cilantro and serve with rice.

Fits

• Vegan
• Vegetarian
• Pescatarian
• Gluten-free
• Dairy-free
• Egg-free