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Tofu Ki Sabzi
Serves 4
25 mins
300 Kcal
Tofu ki Sabzi is the lowkey superstar your weeknight dinner lineup needs healthy, flavorful, and ridiculously easy to whip up. This Indian-style tofu dish takes the humble protein and turns it into a spicy, saucy delight that's perfect for pairing with roti, rice, or whatever carb you're craving. The tofu absorbs all those bold flavors while staying soft and tender, creating a dish that's both hearty and satisfying. Add a handful of fresh cilantro on top, and you've got yourself a masterpiece that's as Insta-worthy as it is delicious. The tofu ki sabzi recipe is simple and beginner-friendly. Saut onions, tomatoes, and spices in a hot pan to create a flavorful masala base. Toss in tofu cubes, stir to coat them in all that spicy goodness, and let it simmer until the flavors marry together. Whether you're trying to impress your fam or just meal-prepping for the week, Tofu ki Sabzi is the answer. It's wholesome, flavorful, and giving total weeknight dinner goals. Who said tofu was boring? Not us!
Ingredients required for Tofu Ki Sabzi
- 250 gms tofu
- 1 green bell pepper
- 1 onion
- 1 tsp garlic paste
- 1 tsp ginger paste
- 2 tomatoes
- 2 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 tsp kasuri methi
- 1 tbsp oil
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- 1/2 tsp sugar
- Salt
- Coriander leaves
- 2 tsp coriander seeds
- 5-6 whole black peppercorns
- 1 tsp fennel seeds
- 1 tsp anardana powder
- 3-4 dry red chilli
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 black cardamoms
- 1/2 tsp aamchur
Cooking steps for Tofu Ki Sabzi
- 1Tofu ki sabzi is the glow-up your weeknight dinner rotation didn't know it needed. Packed with flavor, spice, and all things nice, this tofu ki sabzi recipe is a total vibe.
- 2Here's how to make it in one seamless flow: Heat a heavy-bottomed pan and dry roast 2 teaspoons coriander seeds, 5-6 whole black peppercorns, 1 teaspoon fennel seeds, 1 teaspoon cumin seeds, 1 bay leaf, 1 black cardamom, 3-4 dry red chilies, and a generous pinch of anardana powder until aromatic; cool it down and blitz into a magical masala blend.
- 3Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a pan, throw in 1 teaspoon cumin seeds, and let them sizzle like they own the place.
- 4Add 1 teaspoon each of ginger and garlic paste and saut till golden.
- 5Toss in 1 diced onion and cook until it's soft and almost caramelized because, hello, flavor! Now, the star of the show: 2 blanched, pureed tomatoes.
- 6Let them cook down until the oil separates and it looks like a rich gravy.
- 7Stir in 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder, 1/2 teaspoon sugar, salt to taste, and a generous pinch of that dreamy ground masala you made earlier. Mix well until it's giving aromatic goals.
- 8Add 250 grams of cubed tofu and 1 diced green bell pepper, ensuring they get cozy in the masala mix. Cover and let them simmer on low heat for about 5 minutes, so the tofu absorbs all the flavor.
- 9Finish with a sprinkle of crushed kasuri methi for a smoky twist and garnish with freshly chopped coriander leaves. Pair this delightful recipe of tofu ki sabzi with hot rotis or jeera rice, and enjoy a meal that's equal parts hearty and wholesome.