CURRY | 99 FOR DANI - CURRIED TOFU 1 block firm tofu 2 Tbs oil 2 tsp mild curry powder or hotter if you choose 1 tsp turmeric powder 1 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp ground coriander 2 twists black pepper ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional 1 medium onion chopped 2 cloves garlic grated 1 Tbs grated ginger 1 cup parave stock ½ cup crushed tomatoes ½ cup coconut cream 1 cup green peas/ lady fingers/ cauliflower 1 Tbs jam – orange or apricot 1 teaspoon garam masala optional, to add at the end Remove the tofu from its package and pat it dry. Dice it. Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the curry powder, turmeric, cumin, coriander, black pepper and red pepper flakes (if wanted) and sauté until fragrant. Add the chopped onion and gently sauté it for 3 minutes, then add grated garlic and ginger and fry gently for another minute. Add the tofu cubes and continue frying, turning the tofu over a few times. Add vegetable stock, crushed tomatoes, coconut milk, and your vegetables of choice. Bring the mixture to a simmer, cover and cook for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. At this stage add more cut tomatoes or coconut cream or water. If sauce too thin cook without a lid. The sauce should turn creamy. A couple of minutes before turning off the heat add the garam masala. Taste and adjust for salt and spices and you are ready to serve it. Serve with rice, chopped cilantro or parsley.
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