Indian Tofu with Broccoli, Tomatoes, and Onions
🌟Main ingredient:Tofu
✨secondary ingredients: broccoli and tomatoes
⏱️Cooking time: 30 minutes
🌶️Spice level: Mild
👨👩👦👦Number of diners: Couple
Ingredients
1
block
of
firm
tofu,
drained
and
cubed
2
cups
broccoli
florets
2
medium
tomatoes,
chopped
1
large
onion,
thinly
sliced
2
cloves
garlic,
minced
1
teaspoon
grated
ginger
1
teaspoon
ground
cumin
1
teaspoon
ground
coriander
1/2
teaspoon
turmeric
powder
1/2
teaspoon
red
chili
powder
1/2
teaspoon
garam
masala
1/4
cup
vegetable
oil
Salt
to
taste
Fresh
cilantro
for
garnish
Cooking steps
Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add onion and sauté until translucent.
Add minced garlic and grated ginger. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add ground cumin, ground coriander, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Stir well to combine the spices.
Add broccoli florets and cook for 5 minutes until slightly tender.
Add chopped tomatoes and cook for another 3 minutes until they begin to soften.
Gently add the tofu cubes and stir carefully to avoid breaking them.
Cover the skillet and let the dish simmer for 10 minutes to allow flavors to blend.
Sprinkle garam masala over the dish and give it a final stir.
Garnish with fresh cilantro leaves.
Serve hot with steamed rice as a side dish.
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