Tofu in Indian-Spiced Tomato Sauce Recipe

Name: Tofu in Indian-Spiced Tomato Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tbsp (15 mL) vegetable oil; 2 onions, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 tsp (2 ml) minced ginger root; 1 long green chile pepper, seeded and finely chopped; 6 whole cloves; 4 pods white or green cardamom; 1 cinnamon stick piece, about 2 inches (5 cm); 1 tsp (5 ml) caraway seeds; 1 tsp (5 ml) salt; 1/2 tsp (2 ml) cracked black peppercorns; 1 can (28 oz/796 mL) tomatoes, including juice; 1/4 cup (50 ml) all-purpose flour; 1 tsp (5 ml) curry powder; 1/4 tsp (1 ml) cayenne pepper; 1 tbsp (15 ml) vegetable oil; 8 oz (250 g) firm tofu, cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) squares

Servings: persons

1 tbsp (15 mL) vegetable oil
2 onions, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 tsp (2 ml) minced ginger root
1 long green chile pepper, seeded and finely chopped
6 whole cloves
4 pods white or green cardamom
1 cinnamon stick piece, about 2 inches (5 cm)
1 tsp (5 ml) caraway seeds
1 tsp (5 ml) salt
1/2 tsp (2 ml) cracked black peppercorns
1 can (28 oz/796 mL) tomatoes, including juice
1/4 cup (50 ml) all-purpose flour
1 tsp (5 ml) curry powder
1/4 tsp (1 ml) cayenne pepper
1 tbsp (15 ml) vegetable oil
8 oz (250 g) firm tofu, cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) squares

1
In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat.
2
Add onions and cook, stirring, until softened.
3
Add garlic, gingerroot, chili pepper, cloves, cardamom, cinnamon stick, caraway seeds, salt and peppercorns and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
4
Add tomatoes with juice and bring to a boil.
5
Transfer to slow cooker stoneware.
6
Cover and cook on Low for 8 to 10 hours or on High for 4 to 5 hours.
7
Tofu: On a plate, mix together flour, curry powder and cayenne.
8
Roll tofu in mixture until lightly coated.
9
Discard excess flour.
10
In a skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat.
11
Add dredged tofu and saute, stirring, until nicely browned.
12
Spoon tomato mixture into a serving dish.
13
Discard cloves, cardamom and cinnamon stick.
14
Layer tofu on top.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tbsp (15 mL) vegetable oil, 2 onions, finely chopped, 2 cloves garlic, minced, 1/2 tsp (2 ml) minced ginger root, and more.

Yes, Tofu in Indian-Spiced Tomato Sauce falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Tofu in Indian-Spiced Tomato Sauce

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