Dinner for 4
Madurai Tofu Curry
Crisp spiced tofu simmers in a peppery coconut-style curry made with onion, tomato, spices, and water.
$9.16for 4 servings
$2.29 per serving$9.16 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
Photo: veganricha.com
- 45 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Shredded coconut$0.30/oz typical | a little | $0.04Typical price |
| Tofu$0.17/oz typical | 14 oz | $2.38Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.16Typical price |
| Red onions$1.49/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.58Typical price |
| Mint, dill, rosemary, thyme and other fresh herbs$1.99 each typical | 2.5 | $4.78Typical price |
| Fresh tomatoes$1.99/lb typical | 0.2 lb | $0.40Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $9.16 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Salt and pepperDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilCornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoa
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp ground cloves
- 1 tbsp ground coriander
- 2 tsp kashmiri chili powder
- 1/4 tsp crushed fennel seeds
- 2 tsp shredded coconut
- 14 oz firm or extra firm tofu
- 1 tbsp ginger garlic paste
- 1 tsp oil
- 1 1/2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp kashmiri chili powder
- 1 tsp oil
- 1 1/4 cup chopped finely chopped red onion
- 8 curry leaves
- 1 tbsp ginger garlic paste
- 1/2 cup chopped tomato
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 cups water
- cilantro and lime juice (optional)
Steps
- Mix the pepper, cinnamon, cloves, coriander, chili powder, fennel, and shredded coconut in a small bowl.
- Toss the tofu with ginger garlic paste, 1 teaspoon oil, cornstarch, salt, and chili powder.
- Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a large skillet over medium heat and cook the tofu for 8 to 10 minutes, turning until browned.
- Cook the onion and curry leaves in the same skillet for 5 minutes, then add the ginger garlic paste and cook for 1 minute.
- Add the tomato, salt, and spice mixture, and cook for 4 minutes until the tomato softens.
- Pour in the water, return the tofu, and simmer for 8 minutes until the curry thickens.
Swaps
- Red onions for Onionsabout $0.20/lb less at typical prices
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