Creamy Tofu Bell Pepper Curry Recipe - Kadai Tofu Masala

Kadai Tofu Masala - Creamy Tofu Bell Pepper Curry is a healthy, comfy, and deliciously satisfying curry. This irresistible curry tastes best with naan.

Recipe Source Link:https://www.mygingergarlickitchen.com/creamy-tofu-bell-pepper-curry-recipe/

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RECIPE INGREDIENTS

» For Creamy Tofu Bell Pepper Curry:

• 1 1/2 cups tofu, cubed
• 1 medium-sized yellow bell pepper (peeli shimla mirch), cubed
• 1 medium-sized red bell pepper (lal shimla mirch), cubed
• 2 medium-sized onions, diced
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon coriander seeds, crushed- 1 tbsp
• 1/4 cup fresh cream, (use vegan cream for vegan version)
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds (jeera)
• 1 teaspoon fennel seeds, crushed
• 1 dried red chili (sukhi lal mirch)
• 1 bay leaf (tej patta)
• 1 inch cinnamon stick (dalchini)
• 2 teaspoons red chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon roasted cumin powder (bhuna jeera powder)
• 1 cup onion, ginger-garlic paste (2 medium sized onions, 2 tablespoons garlic + 1 tablespoon ginger boiled and pureed)
• 1/4 cup grounded cashew (we need coarse texture, so do not over-grind)
• 1 teaspoon kitchen king masala powder (you can also use tandoori masala)
• 1/2 teaspoon garam masala powder
• 1 cup tomato puree
• 2 pieces cheese spread triangles, or fresh cream 1/4 cup
• 2 tablespoons dried fenugreek leaves
• Salt, as per taste
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar (optional)

RECIPE INSTRUCTIONS

» For Creamy Tofu Bell Pepper Curry:

1. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a pan.
2. Add cubed bell peppers, and cubed onions. saute on high heat for 5 minutes, or until you smell nice smoky aroma. Remove from pan and set aside.
3. Add butter to the same pan.
4. Now add dried red chili, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, fennel seeds, cinnamon stick, and bay leaf.
5. Let them saute for few seconds.
6. Now add onion, ginger-garlic paste, and saute on medium heat for 5-7 minutes, or until it turns golden brown.
7. Now add cheese spreads, and ground cashew and mix thoroughly.
8. Let it cook for 5 minutes.
9. Now add tomato puree, and cook covered for 5 minutes.
10. Add chilli powder, cumin powder, kitchen king masala powder, turmeric powder, garam masala, and salt.
11. Mix well, and let the masala cook for 5-6 minutes.
12. Now dried fenugreek leaves, and mix well.
13. Cook for another 2 minutes.
14. Now add sautéed bell peppers, and onions. Mix well and cook for 2 minutes.
15. Add tofu, and cook for 3-4 minutes.
16. Now add in the cream, sugar, and mix well and cook for 1 minute.
17. Remove from heat. Garnish with cilantro leaves, and serve hot with matar pulao, naan, or any of your favourite bread.

RECIPE NOTES

1. Use vegan cheese spread and vegan butter, if making it vegan.