Capsicum, Tofu & Onion Subji

INGREDIENTS: (Serves 4)

• 1pkt of firm tofu 500g 

• 2 red capsicums 

• 1 green capsicum 

• 1 onion - cubed 

• 1 teaspoon garam masala powder 

• 1 teaspoon curry powder 

• 1 teaspoon coriander powder 

• 1 teaspoon turmeric powder 

• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds 

• 1 teaspoon ginger - grated 

• 1 teaspoon garlic - minced 

• ½ teaspoon chili flakes (optional) 

• 4 tblsp of olive oil 

• 1½ tsp salt (or to taste) 

• Coriander leaves to garnish 

METHOD:

1. Chop the block of tofu into bite-size cubes. 

2. In a pan, add two tablespoons of olive oil and saute ½ teaspoon of ginger, ½ teaspoon of garlic and ½ teaspoon cumin seeds for a minute.

3. Then add ½ teaspoon garam masala powder, ½ teaspoon curry powder, ½ teaspoon turmeric powder, ½ teaspoon coriander powder, ½ teaspoon salt and fry the spices for a few minutes on a low flame.

4. Add the tofu cubes and cook for a further 5 minutes. 

5. Transfer the tofu from the pan to a bowl or plate. 

6. In the same pan, heat 2 tbsps olive oil and saute ½ teaspoon of ginger, ½ teaspoon of garlic and ½ teaspoon cumin seeds.

7. Then add ½ teaspoon garam masala powder, ½ teaspoon curry powder, ½ teaspoon turmeric powder, ½ teaspoon coriander powder, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon chili flakes (optional) & fry the spices for a few minutes on a low flame.  

8. Add the chopped red and green capsicums and cook on a low flame for 5-10 minutes until the capsicums are almost cooked.

9. Then add the diced onion & continue to pan fry the vegetables until the onions are cooked. 

10. Transfer the tofu cubes to the pan & mix together with the capsicums & onion and cook for a further 2 minutes.

11. Enjoy it with rice or roti.