Dum Tofu

Name: Dum Tofu
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 2 tbsp oil; 1 inch ginger, grated; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp salt; 1 tsp garam masala; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 100 ml oat cream; 1 cup water; crushed black peppercorn, for garnish; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 4 cloves; 2 green cardamom pods; 1 small cinnamon stick; 2 green chillies, finely chopped; 3 tbsp unsweetened plant yoghurt; 2 tsp coriander powder; 1 tsp cumin powder; 1/2 tsp turmeric powder; 1 red chilli, finely chopped; 200 g firm tofu, cubed; 2 tbsp fresh coriander, chopped; mint leaves, for garnish

Dum tofu is a fragrant Indian delight that's quick to prepare and perfect for weeknight dinners. This version promises rich flavours and a comforting aroma that will impress your guests.

35 minPrep: 15 minCook: 20 minIndianVegan

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Ingredients Method Notes

Method

1
Heat oil in a pan.
2
Sauté the onion until golden brown, then blend it into a paste.
3
Add cloves, cardamom, cinnamon stick, and the onion paste to the pan.
4
Sauté the mixture before adding ginger, garlic, and green chillies.
5
Incorporate plant-based yoghurt along with cumin, coriander, turmeric, red chilli powders, salt, and garam masala, mixing well.
6
Add black pepper and stir through.
7
Introduce the tofu cubes and gently sauté.
8
Drizzle oat cream over the mixture.
9
Pour in water to create a gravy, then stir in crushed black peppercorn.
10
Seal the pan with foil and a lid, allowing it to cook.
11
Once cooked, remove the cover and add mint and coriander leaves.
12
Stir well and serve hot.

Ingredients

•2 tbsp oil
•1 inch ginger, grated
•4 cloves garlic, minced
•1 tsp salt
•1 tsp garam masala
•1/2 tsp black pepper
•100 ml oat cream
•1 cup water
•crushed black peppercorn, for garnish
•1 large onion, finely chopped
•4 cloves
•2 green cardamom pods
•1 small cinnamon stick
•2 green chillies, finely chopped
•3 tbsp unsweetened plant yoghurt
•2 tsp coriander powder
•1 tsp cumin powder
•1/2 tsp turmeric powder
•1 red chilli, finely chopped
•200 g firm tofu, cubed
•2 tbsp fresh coriander, chopped
•mint leaves, for garnish

Notes

•For a spicier dish, increase the amount of green chillies or red chilli powder.
•Store leftovers in the fridge for up to three days and reheat gently on the stove.
•Serve with rice or flatbreads for a complete meal.
•Adjust water for desired gravy consistency.

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