Dinner for 4
Pahadi Tofu Curry
Crisp seasoned tofu simmers with onions, spices, almond flour, yogurt, milk, and tomato paste into a creamy curry.
$9.85for 4 servings
$2.46 per serving$9.85 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
- 40 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Tofu$0.17/oz typical | 14 oz | $2.38Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.23Typical price |
| Yogurt$0.12/oz typical | 2.75 oz | $0.32Typical price |
| Red onions$1.49/lb typical | 0.45 lb | $0.70Typical price |
| Canned tomatoes$0.08/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.04Typical price |
| Almond, soy or oat milk$0.05/oz typical | 8.5 oz | $0.43Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | 0.25 | $0.37Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $9.85 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Dried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Cornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoaCooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepperFlour
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 14 oz firm or extra firm tofu
- 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
- 1 tbsp non-dairy yogurt
- 1/2 tsp kashmiri chili powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tsp oil
- 2 black cardamom pods
- 8 black peppercorns
- 2 whole cloves
- 1 1/2 cup sliced red onion
- 1/2 tsp salt (optional)
- 2 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
- 1 tsp garam masala
- 1/2 tsp kashmiri chili powder
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1/4 cup almond flour
- 1/4 cup non-dairy yogurt
- 1 cup non-dairy milk
- fresh cilantro
Steps
- Cut the tofu into cubes and toss it with one tablespoon ginger-garlic paste, yogurt, chili powder, salt, cornstarch, and oil.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and cook the tofu for eight minutes, turning until lightly browned.
- Heat the same skillet over medium heat, add the cardamom, peppercorns, cloves, and onions, and cook for six minutes.
- Stir in the remaining ginger-garlic paste, garam masala, chili powder, tomato paste, almond flour, and salt, then cook for two minutes.
- Pour in the milk and yogurt, add the tofu, and simmer over low heat for eight minutes, stirring often.
- Top with cilantro and serve hot.
Swaps
- Red onions for Onionsabout $0.20/lb less at typical prices
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