Tofu 65

Tofu is prepared by pressing soya milk to solid blocks. Tofu is a good for vegetarians and vegans as it is fully plant based product. Tofu is gluten free. Tofu contains several anti-inflammatory, antioxidant phyto-chemicals making it a great addition to an anti-inflammatory diet. Tofu is also a good source of ‘complete’ protein – meaning that it has a well balanced amino acid profile – in addition to fiber, potassium, magnesium, iron, copper and manganese.

I have prepared tofu 65 which is an adaptation from paneer 65. As I am diabetic, I am always searching for healthy option to add to my diet.

Ingredients:

For Marinade:

• Tofu – 200 g. pack
• Rice Flour – 4 tbsp.
• Corn Flour – 2 tbsp.
• Garlic Cloves – 8
• Ginger – 1 inch piece
• Green Chillies – 1
• Black Pepper Powder – ½ tsp.
• Red Chilli Powder – 1 tsp.
• Salt – as needed
• Lemon – 1
• Curd – 1 tbsp.
• Oil – for deep frying

For The Coating:

• Onion – 1 (chopped finely)
• Green Chilly – 1 (slit lengthwise)
• Curry Leaves – a handful
• Oil – 1 tbsp.
• Chilli Sauce – 1 tbsp.
• Tomato Ketchup – 1 tsp.
• Salt – little
• Curd – 1 tbsp.
• Water – 1 tbsp.

Method:

• Grind ginger, garlic and green chillies to a coarse paste.
• In a vessel, take rice flour, corn flour, balck pepper powder, red chilli powder, ground green chilli ginger garlic paste, salt, lemon juice and curd and mix well.
• Cut tofu into cubes and add to this and mix well. Keep aside for 15 minutes.
• In a pan, heat oil and deep fry the tofu pieces. You can also air fry the tofu pieces.
• In a non stick pan, heat oil and add chopped green chillies, curry leaves and onions and fry till raw smell goes.
• Now add red chilli sauce, tomato ketchup and salt and mix well in high flame.
• Now add the curd and water and when it boils, keep in simmer and cook for a minute.
• Now add the fried tofu and mix well till the tofu is coated well.
• Serve hot with roti or fried rice.

Note:

• If you are a vegan, you can avoid adding curd to this and make this recipe. You can add lemon juice instead