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  1. sravanitenali

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    Mutter-Tofu Masala
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    Ingredients
    For Tofu tandoori
    Extra Firm Tofu 14 oz pack
    curd
    chillie powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, garam masala- 1/2 tb spoon each
    Oil 1-2 tsp


    For curry
    Frozen Peas 1/2 cup
    Onion 1 big (finely chopped)
    Tomato 2 Big or 3 medium sized (finely chopped)
    Ginger Garlic paste 2 tsp
    Coriander leaves few(finely chopped)
    Cashew nuts 5 no.s
    Turmeric powder 1/4 tsp
    Chilli powder 1/2 tsp
    Coriander powder 1 tsp
    Cumin powder 1 tsp
    Kasoori methi/Dried methi leaves 1 tsp
    Salt to taste
    Oil 1 tbsp + 2 tsp
    Cumin seeds 1/2 tsp


    Method
    For Spiced Tofu
    Press Tofu for 1 hr to remove moisture and Cube the tofu.
    In a bowl place tofu pieces sprinkle spice powder and curd, mix it then leave it for 20 minutes.
    After that heat a tawa, smear some oil and toast it till crisp and keep aside.


    For Tofu Mutter Masala
    Heat 2 tsp oil in a non stick vessel add broken cashew nuts and fry light golden brown.
    Then add the finely chopped onions, sprinkle some salt and fry till golden brown and add turmeric powder and ginger garlic paste and fry till raw smell leaves.
    Now add the finely chopped tomatoes and saute till it becomes soft and mushy.
    Then turn off the stove and let it cool for few minutes and blend it to a fine paste.
    Again in the same vessel heat another tbsp oil and add cumin seeds let it splutter then add the ground paste (onion-tomato) and saute for few minutes.
    Then add 1 cup of water cumin powder,chilli powder and coriander powder and enough salt mix well
    Let it boil for about 7-8 minutes in a medium flame.
    Then add some kasoori methi (crush it slightly) and add peas to the boiling masala.
    Again let it cook for another 2 minutes till it become little thick .
    Now add roasted Spiced Tofu pieces and chopped coriander leaves and cook for another 2 minutes.


    Yummy curry is ready...goes well with Naan, roti, jeera rice!!
     
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  2. deepv

    deepv Platinum IL'ite

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    Thanks for sharing the yummy mutter tofu masala.
     
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    Ms,upload the picture for onion mix dear....
    Asusual yummy recipes.....
     
  4. mahesaran

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    Thank you deeps, deepthi...

    deepthi... I didn't took the pic of that... The mixture is aloo,onion, coriander, garam masala, chilli pwd ... Next time I will take the photo.
     
  5. sravanitenali

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    Drollworthy pics @mahesaran yumsmiley
     
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    Yummy treat @mahesaran.. Can i have an invite to your house ?:wave:
     
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  7. mahesaran

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    thank you Sravani..

    sure ..... you are always welcome...:welcome
     
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    Nice cookies pumpkin
     
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    Thank you Mahe :)
     
  10. rkgurbani

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    @mahesaran...your masala groundnuts look yumm. Can you please share the recipe? Would love to try as my DH is very fond of them and we end up buying out?
     

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