Dinner for 4

Masala Tofu Curry

Name: Masala Tofu Curry
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 14 oz firm or extra firm tofu pressed for at least 15 minutes; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1/4 tsp cayenne or 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 2 tbsp corn starch; 1/4 tsp poultry seasoning (optional); 1/2 tsp cumin seeds; 3 whole cloves; 1 black cardamom pod; 1/4 tsp black peppercorns; 1 cinnamon stick; 3 bay leaves; 2 tsp oil; 1 cup chopped red onion; 1 tbsp ginger garlic paste; 3 large tomatoes chopped small; 1/2 tsp garam masala; 1/2 tsp kashmiri chili powder or paprika; 1 cup or more water as needed (optional); 1/2 tsp salt; cilantro and lemon juice for garnish (optional)

$15.05for 465 minServes 4

Crisp spiced tofu simmers in a tomato curry flavored with whole spices, ginger, onion, and green chili.

Photo: veganricha.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Tofu, 14 oz$0.17/oz typical	14 oz	$2.38Typical price
	Red onions, 0.3 lb$1.49/lb typical	0.3 lb	$0.46Typical price
	Garlic, a little$0.75 each typical	a little	$0.08Typical price
	Fresh tomatoes, 0.95 lb$1.99/lb typical	0.95 lb	$1.87Typical price
	Lemons and limes, 0.25$0.60 each typical	0.25	$0.15Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$15.05

Swaps

Swap red onions for onionsabout $0.20/lb less at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Dried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Cornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoaDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepperCooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oil

Not included in the cost.

65 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
4servings as written
$typical cost tier

Indian Vegetarian Vegan Dairy-free Gluten-free Budget Family Dinners

Typical price

$3.76 per serving$15.05 for 4

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Ingredients

14 oz firm or extra firm tofu pressed for at least 15 minutes
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp cayenne or 1/2 teaspoon paprika
2 tbsp corn starch
1/4 tsp poultry seasoning (optional)
1/2 tsp cumin seeds
3 whole cloves
1 black cardamom pod
1/4 tsp black peppercorns
1 cinnamon stick
3 bay leaves
2 tsp oil
1 cup chopped red onion
1 tbsp ginger garlic paste
3 large tomatoes chopped small
1/2 tsp garam masala
1/2 tsp kashmiri chili powder or paprika
1 cup or more water as needed (optional)
1/2 tsp salt
cilantro and lemon juice for garnish (optional)

Steps

Heat the oven to 425 F and toss the pressed tofu with garlic powder, cayenne, cornstarch, and poultry seasoning, if using.
Bake the tofu on a lightly oiled baking sheet for 25 minutes, turning halfway through.
Toast the cumin seeds, cloves, cardamom, peppercorns, cinnamon, and bay leaves in oil in a large skillet over medium heat for 2 minutes.
Add the onion, green chili, and ginger garlic paste, and cook for 6 minutes.
Add the tomatoes, garam masala, chili powder, salt, and water, then simmer uncovered for 15 minutes until thick.
Stir in the baked tofu and simmer for 5 minutes.

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