Bollywood Butter Tofu Recipe
crispy tofu, aromatic basmati rice, papadum, grilled naan
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Ingredients
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Tofu
Butter Sauce
Rice
Accompaniments
Method
Preparation of Tofu
Press and Cube Tofu
Press the tofu to remove excess moisture, then cut it into cubes.
Coat in Cornstarch
Toss the tofu cubes in cornstarch and salt until they are evenly coated.
Fry Tofu
In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the coated tofu and fry until golden and crispy on all sides. Remove and set aside.
Butter Sauce Preparation
Add Spices and Coconut Milk
Stir in curry powder, coconut milk, tomato puree, sugar, and salt. Simmer for about 5 minutes.
Combine Tofu
Add the crispy tofu to the sauce and stir to coat. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
Garnish
Remove from heat and stir in chopped cilantro.
Rice Preparation
Cook Rice
In a saucepan, combine basmati rice, water, and salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover. Cook for 15 minutes or until water is absorbed.
Serving
Serve
Serve the butter tofu over basmati rice with papadum and grilled naan on the side.