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TOFU KEEMA

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Indian mince tofu curry with green peas--can be eaten with naan or rice. Family and guests love it!

Provided by Pat T

Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian Indian

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 (16 ounce) package firm tofu
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 onion, chopped
1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
2 teaspoons curry powder
1 cup chopped fresh tomatoes
salt to taste
1 fresh jalapeno pepper, chopped

Steps:

Place tofu in a colander, and cover with a plate. Weight down with a skillet or some other heavy object. Let drain for 30 minutes. Place in the freezer for 24 hours.
Remove tofu from freezer, and defrost. Mince, and set aside.
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat; add cumin seeds, and cook until the seeds begin to sputter. Cook onion, ginger, garlic in oil until browned. Stir in tofu, peas, and curry powder; cook, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes. Then stir in tomatoes and salt. Cover, and cook for 15 minutes. Stir in chopped pepper, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 339.7 calories, Carbohydrate 20.2 g, Fat 21.8 g, Fiber 6.3 g, Protein 21.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 546.6 mg, Sugar 3.5 g

COCONUT TOFU KEEMA

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A warm, savory Indian favorite, easy to make and exciting to eat. Serve over hot rice, with yogurt on the side, which may be added to taste to cut the heat and add sweetness.

Provided by she_cooks

Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian Indian

Time 1h5m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

¼ cup olive oil
4 cloves garlic, pressed
1 medium onions, minced
1 (14 ounce) package extra firm tofu, diced
1 (16 ounce) can coconut milk
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon curry powder
1 ½ teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon red pepper paste
6 cups tomato sauce
1 ½ cups frozen peas, thawed
1 ½ cups chopped carrot

Steps:

Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in garlic, onion, and tofu; cover, and cook, stirring occasionally for 5 to 10 minutes.
Stir in coconut milk, cumin, curry powder, ginger, salt, and red pepper paste; bring to a simmer. Add tomato sauce, peas, and carrots; simmer, covered, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 235.2 calories, Carbohydrate 17.4 g, Fat 17.1 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 7.8 g, SaturatedFat 9.2 g, Sodium 1052.6 mg, Sugar 8.8 g

COCONUT TOFU KEEMA

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I think I got this from AllRecipes...? Serve over hot Basmati or Jasmine rice, with plain yogurt on the side.

Provided by TattooedMamaof2

Categories Curries

Time 1h5m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1/4 cup olive oil
4 garlic cloves, pressed
1 medium onion, minced
1 (14 ounce) package extra firm tofu, diced
1 (16 ounce) can coconut milk
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon curry powder
1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon red pepper paste
6 cups tomato sauce
1 1/2 cups frozen peas, thawed
1 1/2 cups carrots, chopped

Steps:

Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in garlic, onion, and tofu; cover, and cook, stirring occasionally for 5 to 10 minutes.
Stir in coconut milk, cumin, curry powder, ginger, salt, and red pepper paste; bring to a simmer.
Stir in tomato sauce, peas, and carrots; simmer, covered, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 411.9, Fat 26.9, SaturatedFat 14.4, Sodium 1781.2, Carbohydrate 36.8, Fiber 8.9, Sugar 19.7, Protein 13.5