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Indian Tofu Curry

Published: May 20, 2013 · Modified: May 4, 2020

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Tofu Curry, creamy Indian style tofu curry made with onion tomato masala, spices and cashew cream.

Easy to make and a tasty way to enjoy this protein packed tofu.

Here is another Tofu recipe which is favorite – Tofu Stir Fry with Peanut Sauce

tofu curry, indian style

This Tofu Curry

  • is ready in 30 minutes
  • delicious and flavorful.
  • a tasty way of enjoying the bland tofu.
  • serve with naan or rice of your choice.

 More Curries –

Tofu no butter Masala // Peas Spinach Tofu Curry // Paneer Butter Masala (instant pot) // Mix vegetable coconut curry // bell pepper curry, video

Indian Tofu Curry recipe –

indian tofu curry

Indian Tofu Curry

Tofu Curry, creamy Indian style tofu curry made with onion tomato masala, spices and cashew cream.

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Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Indian, Vegetarian
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Author: Madhavi

Ingredients

  • medium onion- 1 thinly sliced

  • tomato puree- 1.5 cups
  • ginger garlic paste- 1 tsp

  • tomato paste – 1 tsp
  • 2 tbsp oil (divided)
  • lemon juice – 1 tsp
  • coriander leaves to garnish

to marinate tofu-

  • 200 gms extra from tofu 7 oz
  • ¼ tsp chilly powder or black pepper
  • 1 tbsp corn starch
  • ¼ tsp salt

spices-

  • ½ tsp turmeric powder
  • ½ tsp red chilly powder or cayenne I used kashmiri red chilly powder
  • 1 tsp garam masala or to taste
  • ½ tsp coriander powder
  • salt to taste

to make cashew cream-

  • about 10 whole cashew
  • ½ cup hot water

Instructions

cooking the tofu-

  • Drain the tofu and pat dry with paper towel or a kitchen towel. To remoce excess moisture from the tofu, wrap them with a towel and place a pan and leave it on the side for 15 minutes. This helps to remove the moisture.
  • Cut the tofu to bite sized cubes.
  • Toss them with corn flour, salt and pepper.
  • Heat a table spoon of oil in a pan and fry the tofu until golden on both sides. Toss often to avoid sticking. Set a side till the gravy for the curry is ready.

to make cashew cream –

  • Soak cashew in hot water for ten minutes.
  • Puree the cashew and water until smooth.

making tofu curry –

  • Heat a table spoon of oil in a pan. Add the onion and cook till soft, about five minutes.
  • Add the ginger garlic paste and cook for a minute.
  • Add the tomato puree and cook till they get thick.
  • Now add the tomato paste and all the spices- turmeric, chilly powder, coriander powder, garam masala and salt. Cook for five minutes or till oil slightly oozes out.
  • Add the cashew cream and a cup of water. Bring it to boil and simmer for 5-7 minutes.
  • Check for seasoning and adjust accordingly.
  • Add the fried tofu and gently toss. Cook for two minutes and turn off the heat.
  • Finally add lemon juice and chopped coriander leaves.
  • Serve with naan or rice.
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  1. Sailaja Damodaran

    February 12, 2014 at 2:48 pm

    Love with phulka!
    http://www.sailajakitchen.org

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  2. Madhavi K

    May 22, 2013 at 5:11 am

    Thanks girls !

    Reply
  3. Nilu A

    May 20, 2013 at 3:17 pm

    Amazing clicks.. Looks delicious and inviting Madhavi 🙂

    Reply
  4. Arthy Suman

    May 20, 2013 at 9:34 am

    very tempting and yumy

    Reply
  5. Priya Suresh

    May 20, 2013 at 2:44 pm

    Colour of the curry is very pleasing,inviting masala i must say here.

    Reply
  6. Sebeena Loyd

    May 20, 2013 at 5:22 am

    i can’t take my eyes off…..delicious.

    Reply
  7. Mythreyi

    May 20, 2013 at 10:50 am

    Healthy Twist with Tofu in this Masala Curry, looks super delicious.. and wonderful clicks…

    -Mythreyi
    Yum! Yum! Yum!

    Reply
  8. Neela Manogar

    May 20, 2013 at 4:43 am

    Its very tempting.

    Reply
  9. Sona S

    May 20, 2013 at 4:25 am

    Tofu masala looks delicious and inviting.

    Reply
  10. Akila

    May 20, 2013 at 4:17 am

    Lip smacking dish

    Reply

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