Tofu & Peas Gravy

Ingredients

• 1- 1/2 cup Firm Tofu
• 1- 1/2 teaspoon Cumin Seeds
• 2 pieces Cardamom
• 1 piece (1-inch Long) Cinnamon
• 3 whole Cloves
• 8 whole Black Peppercorns
• 2 Onions
• 1 piece (1/2-inch Long) Ginger
• 3 cloves Garlic
• Chopped
• 2 Green Chilies
• 1 teaspoon Coriander Powder
• 1/2 teaspoons Turmeric Powder
• 1/2 teaspoons Red Chili Powder
• Oil
• As Needed For Frying
• 2 Medium Tomatoes
• Chopped
• 1/2 cups Yoghurt
• 2 cups Frozen Green Peas
• Cooked Until Soft
• Salt To Taste
• 1/2 teaspoons Garam Masala Powder
• Fresh Coriander (Cilantro) Leaves
• Chopped
• For Garnish

Instructions

1. Cut tofu into medium-sized squares and fry in a little oil.
2. Set aside.
3. Heat a little oil in a pan.
4. Throw in the cumin seeds, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, black peppercorns.
5. Add the onions and fry till almost golden brown.
6. Add the ginger, garlic, green chilies, and stir.
7. Add the coriander, turmeric and red chili powders.
8. Fry for a minute.
9. Remove this mixture and keep aside till cool.
10. Grind into a smooth paste with little water.
11. In the same pan, heat some more oil.
12. Add the spice paste and fry for 1 -2 minutes.
13. Add the tomatoes and fry till the oil separates the pan.
14. Pour in the yoghurt and mix.
15. Add the peas and mix.
16. Add salt to taste and around 1/2 to 1 cup water.
17. The gravy should not be runny; it should be of a medium consistency.
18. Adjust the water accordingly.
19. Finally, add the fried tofu and gently mix.
20. Switch off the flame and add the garam masala powder.
21. Mix.
22. Garnish with chopped coriander leaves.