Dinner for 4

Malai Tofu Curry

Name: Malai Tofu Curry
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 14 oz firm or extra firm tofu; 1/2 tsp garam masala; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp cornstarch or tapioca starch; 1 tsp oil; 1 tbsp vegan butter or oil; 1 1/2 cups thinly sliced onion; 4 cloves garlic; 1 inch ginger; 1/2 tsp ground cumin; 1 tbsp ground coriander; 1/2 tsp ground cardamom; 1/2 tsp cayenne; 2 bay leaves; 1 good pinch of cinnamon; 1/4 cup tomate paste; 1/2 tsp sugar; 1/2 tsp salt divided; 3 tbsp almond flour; cilantro and pepper flakes for garnish (optional)

Crisp tofu simmers in a creamy coconut sauce flavored with onion, ginger, garlic, warm spices, and almond flour.

Typical price

$7.66for 4 servings

$1.91 per serving$7.66 for 4

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45 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
4servings as written
$typical cost tier

Indian Vegetarian Budget Family Dinners

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
Tofu$0.17/oz typical	14 oz	$2.38Typical price
Margarine and vegan butter$0.25/oz typical	0.5 oz	$0.13Typical price
Onions$1.29/lb typical	0.45 lb	$0.61Typical price
Garlic$0.75 each typical	0.5	$0.30Typical price
Fresh ginger$0.40/oz typical	1 oz	$0.40Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$7.66

Pantry staples you likely have

Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Cornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoaCooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilRelish, dressings, steak sauceSugar and brown sugarSalt and pepperFlour

Not included in the cost.

Ingredients

14 oz firm or extra firm tofu
1/2 tsp garam masala
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp cornstarch or tapioca starch
1 tsp oil
1 tbsp vegan butter or oil
1 1/2 cups thinly sliced onion
4 cloves garlic
1 inch ginger
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1 tbsp ground coriander
1/2 tsp ground cardamom
1/2 tsp cayenne
2 bay leaves
1 good pinch of cinnamon
1/4 cup tomate paste
1/2 tsp sugar
1/2 tsp salt divided
3 tbsp almond flour
cilantro and pepper flakes for garnish (optional)

Steps

Cut the tofu into cubes and toss it with garam masala, garlic powder, cornstarch, and salt.
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat and cook the tofu for 8 minutes, turning until lightly crisp.
Melt the vegan butter in the skillet and cook the onion, garlic, and ginger for 8 minutes.
Stir in the cumin, coriander, cardamom, cayenne, bay leaves, cinnamon, and tomato paste, then cook for 2 minutes.
Add the coconut milk, sugar, remaining salt, and almond flour, then simmer for 12 minutes.
Return the tofu to the sauce and cook for 5 minutes, until hot and thickened.