Tofu Jalfrezi

Paneer Jalfrezi is a popular dish. It is a spicy curry made with bell peppers and paneer. I used Tofu which is a much healthier substitute for Paneer. For someone who does not like Tofu very much, I can attest this is one yummy dish. Goes well with Rotis (Indian bread).

Ingredients -

Tofu - Extra firm
Red bell peppers - 2 medium sized
Green chillies - 3
Red chillies - 2
Cumin seeds
Onion - 1 big one
Tomatoes- 1 Big one or 2 small ones
Turmeric
Salt to taste
Chilli powder
Curry powder - Optional
Garam masala




Preparation -


Heat a pan and add oil ( I use Pam vegetable oil spray for all my stir fries). Stir fry Tofu until medium brown color. Add red bell pepper slices and continue stir fry until done. I like my peppers crunchy, so I dont let them cook all the way.

Heat another pan, add oil half table spoon of cumin seeds and a couple of red chillies. Add onions and saute. Add salt at this point. Adding salt helps onions to cook faster. Add pinch of turmeric and another pinch of curry powder(optional). If you do not have curry powder, just garam masala will do.  Add slices of tomatoes and cut green chillies. Finally add chilli powder. Cover the pan with a lid and cook.

After about 5 minutes, add the stir fried Tofu and peppers to this and leave it on stove top for about 2 minutes. Add chopped cilantro on the top and switch off the flame. Tofu Jalfrezi is now ready to be served :). Enjoy !!!!!

Our dinner tonight- Roti with Tofu Jalfrezi and Guacamole.