Methi Matar tofu masala( oil free )

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By Dr.Sirisha Potluri

Studies have shown that fenugreek can reduce cholesterol level, especially the low density lipoprotein (LDL) which are known prevent the absorption of cholesterol and triglycerides.

Ingredients

  • 3-4 cups of Methi leaves ( fenugreek)( 2 medium sized Methi bunches)
  • 1 firm tofu block ( water drained using weights and paper towels)
  • 1 tablespoon each of cashews and almonds( soaked in water overnight)
  • 1 big onion thinly chopped
  • 1 cup frozen green peas
  • 4-5 green chili finely chopped
  • 3 medium tomatoes finely diced
  • 1 tablespoon of ginger garlic paste.
  • 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
  • 1 big bunch of cilantro
  • Spices ( 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder, 1 teaspoon of cumin seeds, 3-4 cardamom, 2-3 cloves, 2 inches cinnamon stick
  • Salt to taste.
  • We need thick bottom pot and grinder to grind cashews and almonds into fine paste.( soaking them overnight makes the paste very smooth

Instructions

  • Open tofu from the packet and drain all the water and put some weight on it to drain all the water. It will take 20-25 minutes to drain all the water. Wrap in a thick towel for 10 more minutes to get rid all the Water, this process makes tofu taste like paneer ( Indian cottage cheese)
  • Chop all the veggies and greens thinly and keep them ready.
  • Heat a thick bottom steel pot and add cumin seeds, cardamom, cinnamon stick, cloves and sauté for 30 secs, then add finely chopped green chili’s and onions, sauté these for 2-3 minutes.
  • Then add 1 tablespoon of ginger garlic paste and sauté for 30 secs.
  • Now add thinly chopped tomatoes and mix well and cook covered with lid for 3-4 minutes
  • Add tofu cut into small cubes and mix gently into the curry ( mixing too much will break the tofu to crumble) let this cook for 2-3 minutes.
  • Now add cashew & almond paste and 1/4th cup of water and add green peas, let everything cook covered for 2 minutes.
  • Add thinly chopped Methi leaves and garam masala, mix everything gently and let it cook for 30 secs and off the stove.
  • Add 2-3 cups thinly chopped cilantro and mix well.