Tofu Tikka Masala

Marinade Ingredients:

• Tofu (used Muriginns)
• 1 Onion – big pieces
• 1 Capsicum -big pieces
• 1 cup Soycurd (used Chetran’s)
• 1/2 tsp garlic
• 1/2 tsp ginger
• Spice powders- 1/2 tsp haldi, 1/2 tsp chilly
• 1 tsp coriander, 1/2 tsp cumin, 1/2 tsp garam masala
• 1/2 tsp kasuri methi
• Salt
• 1/4 tsp oil

Gravy Ingredients:

• 1 onion finely chopped
• 3-4 tomatoes pureed
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1/2 tsp ginger
• 1/2 tsp garlic
• Spice powders – 1/2 tsp each of haldi, chilly, cumin & 1 tsp coriander
• 1/4 tsp garam masala
• 1/2 tsp kasuri methi crushed

METHOD

1. Marinate the tofu pieces in the marinade. Keep aside for 1/2 hour.
2. Heat a little oil & saute the tofu mix. Keep on low heat to cook till it dries up.
3. In another pan, heat a little oil, add cumin seeds, onion and saute.
4. Add ginger & garlic, saute.
5. Add all the spice powders except garam masala. Cook for 2-3 mins.
6. Add the tomato puree. Let it simmer on low heat for 5 mins.
7. Add kasuri methi, garam masala, salt to taste.
8. Add the tofu mix. Cook for a min.
9. Add coriander leaves.

Note

To add Smokey flavour (optional)-

1. Heat 2-3 pieces of coal over gas. Put in a bowl & add few drops of oil.
2. Place this bowl in the tofu masala dish & cover so the smoke flavour gets into the tofu.