Tofu Aloo Gobi Recipes

Steps:

• Mix the Ginger-Garlic Paste, coriander, turmeric, and 1/2 cup water in a small bowl. This is a simple wet masala (spice mix). Set aside.
• In a large pot, warm the oil over medium-high heat until shimmering but not smoking. Add the serrano pepper, wait 30 seconds, and then add the cumin seeds and wait until they're done spluttering.
• Add the wet masala (careful, it will also splutter). Cook until the paste thickens, deepens in color slightly, and oil oozes out of the perimeter of the masala, about 2 minutes.
• Add the cauliflower and potatoes, stirring to coat the vegetables with the masala. Season with salt and add 1/2 cup water. Cover and cook over medium heat 10 to 15 minutes. Then, remove the lid, stir, and cook until the cauliflower and potatoes are cooked through, about 5 minutes. Garnish with cilantro and serve.
• Throw the garlic, ginger, and canola oil in a mini-food processor and let it go until it forms a semi-smooth paste. There will still be tiny little pieces in there, but overall, it should resemble a paste.
• Save what you don't use in a small glass jar. It should last in the fridge for 2 to 3 weeks. It's a delicious addition to marinades, pasta sauces, stir fry sauces, slow-cooker recipes, gravy etc. We always had a jar of this stuff in our fridge growing up.

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a wide skillet or stir-fry pan. Add the garlic and sauté over medium-low heat until golden.
• Add the potatoes and about 1 cup of water. Cover and bring to a simmer, then cook over medium heat for 5 minutes.
• Add the cauliflower, sprinkle in the ginger, garam masala, cumin, turmeric, and mustard, and continue to simmer gently for 5 minutes.
• Stir in the tofu, tomatoes, and peas, and cook over medium-low heat for 10 minutes longer, stirring occasionally. Stir in the optional cilantro, season with salt, and serve.
• menu suggestions
• My favorite partner for this is Lentils with Greens and Sun-Dried Tomatoes (page 111). Something fruity makes a nice counterpoint to the strong flavors of the meal-a platter of orange slices with chunks of pineapple and/or mango, for example. Or, if you have more time and want to make another easy dish, try Fruitful Red Slaw (page 177).
• If you have a little more time and are accommodating larger appetites, Curried Chickpeas with Chutney Bulgur (page 98) makes a filling companion dish. Serve with a cooling salad of diced tomatoes and cucumbers (with chopped cilantro, if you'd like), dressed in a creamy vegan dressing.
• nutrition information
• Calories: 177
• Total Fat: 8g
• Protein: 10g
• Carbohydrates: 20g
• Fiber: 5g
• Sodium: 50mg

Steps:

• Select saute setting on a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker. Adjust for medium heat; add oil. When oil is hot, cook and stir cumin seeds until fragrant and they start to pop. Add onion; cook until crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Add tomatoes and ginger; cook 1 minute. Add chili powder, garam masala, cumin, salt and turmeric; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in cauliflower, potatoes and water. Press cancel., Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on high for 3 minutes. Let pressure release naturally for 5 minutes; quick-release any remaining pressure. Sprinkle with cilantro if desired.