Cauliflower and Tofu Masala

Name: Cauliflower and Tofu Masala
Prep time: 1 h 30 min
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Indian, Asian
Ingredients: 454 grams tomato sauce; 1 small head cauliflower, cut into florets; 1 teaspoons cayenne pepper; 59 milliliters chopped fresh cilantro; 1 Tbsp minced fresh ginger root; 2 teaspoons garam masala; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 4 teaspoons ground coriander; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 473 milliliters half-and-half cream; 2 Tbsps lemon juice; 1 teaspoon paprika; 237 milliliters frozen peas; 118 milliliters plain yogurt; 1 teaspoons salt; 3 serrano peppers, seeded and minced; 454 grams package tofu; 2 Tbsps unsalted butter

Cauliflower and Tofu Masala might be just the main course you are searching for. Watching your figure? This gluten free and vegetarian recipe has 409 calories, 20g of protein, and 25g of fat per serving. This recipe covers 27% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 4. This recipe is typical of Indian cuisine. If you have serrano peppers, ground coriander, ground cumin, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. To use up the plain yogurt you could follow this main course with the 5-Minute Healthy Peach Frozen Yogurt as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes.

Instructions

Place the block of tofu onto a plate and place another plate on top. Set a 3 to 5 pound weight on top (a container filled with water works well). Press the tofu for 20 to 30 minutes, then drain off and discard the accumulated liquid.

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Water

Tofu

Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet.

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Baking Sheet

Oven

Whisk the yogurt, lemon juice, 2 teaspoons cumin, cayenne pepper, paprika, 1 teaspoon garam masala, and minced ginger together in a bowl.

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Cayenne Pepper

Garam Masala

Lemon Juice

Paprika

Ginger

Yogurt

Cumin

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Whisk

Bowl

Cut the tofu into 1/2-inch cubes, and gently stir into the yogurt mixture. Arrange the tofu cubes onto the prepared baking sheet so they do not touch each other.

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Yogurt

Tofu

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Baking Sheet

Bake the tofu in the preheated oven until the tofu has firmed and the sauce is no longer sticky, 45 minutes to 1 hour. Gently turn the tofu every 15 minutes during baking.

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Sauce

Tofu

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Oven

Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the garlic and serrano peppers in the hot butter until softened, about 3 minutes. Stir in the coriander, 2 teaspoons cumin, 2 teaspoons garam masala, and salt. Cook another minute to release the fragrance of the spices.

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Serrano Pepper

Garam Masala

Coriander

Butter

Garlic

Spices

Cumin

Salt

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Frying Pan

Add the tomato sauce and cauliflower florets; cover and cook, stirring frequently until the cauliflower is tender, about 15 minutes.

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Cauliflower

Tomato Sauce

Once the cauliflower is tender, stir in the half-and-half, peas, cilantro, and baked tofu cubes. Bring to a simmer, and cook 5 minutes, or until your desired thickness is attained.

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Cauliflower

Cilantro

Peas

Tofu

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Servings:

454grams

tomato sauce 1small head

cauliflower, cut into florets 1teaspoons

cayenne pepper 59milliliters

chopped fresh cilantro 1Tbsp

minced fresh ginger root 2teaspoons

garam masala 4cloves

garlic, minced 4teaspoons

ground coriander 2teaspoons

ground cumin 473milliliters

half-and-half cream 2Tbsps

lemon juice 1teaspoon

paprika 237milliliters

frozen peas 118milliliters

plain yogurt 1teaspoons

salt 3

serrano peppers, seeded and minced 454grams

package tofu 2Tbsps

unsalted butter

Recommended wine: Gruener Veltliner, Riesling, Sparkling Rose

Gruener Veltliner, Riesling, and Sparkling rosé are my top picks for Indian. The best wine for Indian food will depending on the dish, of course, but these picks can be served chilled and have some sweetness to complement the spiciness and complex flavors of a wide variety of traditional dishes. You could try Pfaffl Zeiseneck Gruner Veltliner. Reviewers quite like it with a 4.1 out of 5 star rating and a price of about 16 dollars per bottle.