Description
An easy tofu coconut curry recipe featuring pan-fried tofu in a creamy curry sauce made with aromatics and a fragrant spice blend.
Ingredients
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For the Tofu
- 1 454g block firm tofu, drained and patted dry
- ½ tsp turmeric
- ½ tsp paprika
- salt and pepper
- 1 tbsp oil
For the Curry
- 1 tbsp neutral oil, like avocado or coconut
- 1 onion, diced (110 g, about 1 cup diced)
- 1 tbsp freshly grated ginger
- 4 cloves garlic, minced or grated
- 2–3 plum tomatoes, chopped (195 g, 1 ½ cups chopped)
- 2 tsp garam masala
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp turmeric
- ¼ tsp chili flakes or more to taste
- ½ cup water or vegetable stock
- ½ cup coconut milk
- 2 tsp coconut or brown sugar
- salt and pepper
For Serving
- cilantro
- lemon wedges
- steamed rice
Instructions
- Prepare the Tofu: Cut tofu into 1-inch cubes. In a medium bowl, add tofu, turmeric and paprika. Season with salt and pepper, then toss to coat.
- Fry the Tofu: In a large pan, heat 1 tbsp oil over medium-high heat. When the pan is hot, add tofu in an even layer. Cook for 6-8 min, flipping pieces occasionally, until golden on all sides. Transfer tofu to a plate. Set aside.
- Cook Aromatics: In the same pan, heat another 1 tbsp oil over medium heat. Add onions, tomatoes, ginger and garlic. Season with a pinch of salt. Cook for 4-6 min, stirring often, until onions and tomatoes soften.
- Add Spices: Add garam masala, coriander, cumin, turmeric and chili flakes. Cook for 1-2 min, stirring frequently, until toasted and fragrant. Tip: this stage is very important so that spices don’t taste raw.
- Finish Curry: To the pan, add ½ cup water or broth, ½ cup coconut milk and the sugar. Season with salt. Bring to a simmer. Once simmering, add tofu back to the pan. Stir to coat. Cook for 6-8 min, stirring occasionally, until sauce reduces. Season with salt to taste.
- Serve: Serve curried tofu with steamed rice or naan. Sprinkle with cilantro, if desired. Squeeze over a lemon wedge, to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 281
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 14 g
Keywords: curried tofu, tofu coconut curry