Chickpea Tofu in Spicy Madras Sauce Indian Recipe

Chickpea Tofu In Spicy Madras Sauce Indian Recipe

Ingredients

• recipe for : Tofu Madras Chile Masala

SPICE MIX:

• 1 tablespoon coriander seeds
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon black mustard seeds
• 1/4 teaspoon fenugreek seeds
• 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns
• 3 to 5 dried red chiles
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
• 1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika

SAUCE:

• 2 teaspoons safflower or other neutral oil
• 1 1/2 cups chopped red onion
• 10 curry leaves
• 5 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 (1-inch) knob of ginger, chopped
• 3 medium tomatoes, chopped (3 cups)
• 3 cups diced Chickpea Tofu
• 1 cup fresh or frozen green peas, thawed if frozen
• 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
• 1 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro, for garnish

Method

1. Make the spice mix: Heat a small skillet over medium heat
2. Dry roast the coriander, cumin, mustard, fenugreek, peppercorns, and chiles until the coriander changes color, 2 minutes
3. Grind the roasted spices with cardamom, cinnamon, turmeric, and paprika and set aside
4. Make the sauce: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat
5. Add the onion, curry leaves, garlic, and ginger and cook until lightly golden, 8 minutes 4
6. Transfer the onion mixture to a blender
7. Add the tomato and ground spices and blend until smooth
8. Add a few tablespoons of water, if needed
9. Return the blended mixture to the pan and cook over medium heat until it leaves the edges of the pan and smells well roasted, 20 to 25 minutes
10. Be sure to roast well so the spices do not overpower the sauce
11. Add the chickpea tofu, peas, salt, sugar, lemon juice, and water
12. Mix well, cover and cook until the sauce thickens and coats the tofu, about 8 minutes
13. Garnish with cilantro and serve hot

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