Baby corn tofu kadai masala – Vegan
About:
Kadai tofu baby corn masala is a semi dry dish which can be served with pulkas/parathas/naan. In this kadai dish soft chunks of tofu, baby corn, bell pepeprs are immersed in a spicy tomato-onion based masala. It is nothing but a simply, mild spicy and flavourful side dish.
I served this with Dill-coconut rice (link)
Yields-3-4 servings
Preparation time-15 minutes
Cooking time-30 minutes
Ingredients:
- Tofu-150gms
- Finely chopped onion 1medium
- Diced/cubed onion-1medium
- Diced/cubed bell peppers-1
- Baby corn-10
- Finely Chopped tomato-3medium
- Slit green chilli-1-2
- Coriander powder-1tsp
- Cumin powder-1tsp
- Garam masala-1tsp
- Chilli powder-1/2tsp (optional)
- Oil-2tsp
- Salt- to taste
- Chopped coriander-for garnish
Procedure:
- Start by preparing the tofu-drain and place it on the kitchen towel/ paper towel wrap and place heavy pan/ weight for 15-20 minutes.
- Once drained completely chop into cubes/triangle and place the slices on the heated skillet/pan and roast both sides until golden brown on a medium high flame ( 3-4 minutes each side) and set aside.
- Heat oil in a kadai/pan and add in finely chopped onions, slit chillies saute for 1-2 minutes.
- Then add tomatoes and saute until soft and mushy.
- Add diced baby corn, capsicum, onion and saute for 3-4 minutes.
- Then add dry powders (turmeric, chilli powder, cumin powder, coriander powder) saute and cook on a medium-low flame for 10-12minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Finally add in salt, shallow fried tofu mix well simmer for another 1-2 minutes/ until tofu is coated well and heated through.
- Turn off the flame transfer to the serving bowl and garnish with chopped coriander.
Serve with roti (link)/paratha (link)
Note:
- Paneer can be used alternatively to tofu
- Spices can be personalised as per taste
I am bringing this recipe to Annie’s VVLP#12 and Kimmy’s Healthy Vegan Potluck #14
Posted on September 16, 2014, in Indian, Side dish, Vegan and tagged Vegan indian recipes, Vegan side dish recipes. Bookmark the permalink. 28 Comments.
Hi Chitra. Lovely recipe!
Also, thanks so very much for checking out the series of author interviews at “Teagan’s Books.” Hugs!
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My pleasure …Thanx for hopping to my place and showering me with like and feedback. .let’s stay connected… have a lovely day .. 🙂 🙂
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Reblogged this on MrMilitantNegro™.
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Thanks for your support
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looks very tempting and preparation is also quite easy….
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Yup Easy to make, my princess loves baby corn so exploring different options to include them… thanx Malar…. 🙂 🙂
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Ah! So inviting! Looks like a time consuming one, but, seems damn easy! Thank you Chitra for this recipe 🙂 TC! Keep smiling 🙂
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Thanx Sindhu for your lovely comment… i second you it’s easiest among my other side dishes which I have posted so far… thanx dear. .. hope you enjoy it.. 🙂 🙂 tc
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Two of my fav ingredients Silky Tofu and Tender baby corn. Yumm….
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Thanks Skd….Softness and crunchiness in one recipe
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Thank you
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Love all your dishes with baby corn 🙂
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So nice to hear that Sri
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Very interesting! Thanks for sharing the recipe.
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Thanx a ton. … glad you liked it… have a lovely day… 🙂 🙂
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Another gluten free dish
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Thank you so much
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This looks really good! 🙂
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Thank you
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Delicious! Chorea, I don’t think I know anyone that cooks as much as you! Your family are very fortunate to have you.
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Thank you so much for such wonderful compliments and am honoured..The feedback from amazing people like yourself and support from my family motivates me to do more in kitchen….feel so happy and blessed
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Tofu kadai Masala is my fav:-) your version looks yummy C
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Thanks dear
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This looks so delicious!
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Thanx Naina. .. 🙂 🙂
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Mmmm this looks so good!!! I have garam masala in my spice container and I don’t use it enough – love that this recipe has it. Thanks so much for sharing this over at Healthy Vegan Fridays =) I have pinned your recipe to our Pinterest Board.
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Thanks Kimmy and it is a pleasure to be participate in HVF….
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