Indian Spiced Peas with Tofu

Serves 4
Time 25 min
Indian Spiced Peas with Tofu

This dish is spiced with garam masala, a blend of aromatic spices such as cardamom, cloves and cinnamon. Serve with naan or other soft flatbread. Since tofu sometimes sticks to the skillet when pan-fried, use a nonstick skillet if you have one on hand.

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Dairy FreeDairy Free
VeganVegan
VegetarianVegetarian

Ingredients

    3 tablespoonscanola oil, divided
    1 package (14-ounce)extra firm tofu, drained, patted dry and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
    3 tablespoonscornstarch
    2yellow onions, very thinly sliced
    1 tablespoonfinely chopped fresh ginger
    1 tablespoongaram masala
    1 can (28-ounce)diced tomatoes, with their liquid
    1/4 cupwater or low-sodium vegetable broth
    1 (1-pound)bag frozen green peas, thawed
    1/4fine sea salt
    1 package (1-pound)frozen cooked jasmine rice, prepared according to package directions
    1/4 teaspoonground black pepper

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Method

Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.


Working in batches, toss tofu with cornstarch to coat, shake off any excess and cook, tossing occasionally, until golden brown.


Using a slotted spoon, carefully transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.


Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in skillet, add onions and ginger and cook, stirring often, until golden brown.


Add garam masala and tomatoes and simmer for 5 minutes.


Add water or broth, peas and tofu.


Reduce heat, cover and gently simmer for 10 minutes more.


Season with salt and pepper, then spoon over rice and serve.

Nutritional Info

Serving Size

Calories

380

Total Fat

11g

Saturated Fat

1g

Cholesterol

0mg

Sodium

680mg

Total Carbohydrate

54g

Dietary Fiber

7g

Total Sugars

12g

Protein

15g

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