Indian Tofu Curry Bowl (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Fresh Ingredients

01 - 1 onion, skinned and coarsely diced
02 - 1-inch chunk ginger root, skinned
03 - 1 red or green chili, diced
04 - 4 garlic cloves, skinned
05 - 9oz (255g) firm or extra-firm tofu, drained
06 - Small bunch fresh cilantro leaves to top

→ Pantry Items

07 - 1.25 cups smashed/diced canned tomatoes (300ml)
08 - 1 cup coconut milk (250ml)
09 - 1 cup veggie broth or water
10 - 2 tsp sugar

→ Spices & Seasonings

11 - 1 tsp cumin powder
12 - 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
13 - 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
14 - 1/4-1/2 tsp cayenne powder (based on heat preference)
15 - 1/2-1.5 tsp garam masala (if you want, based on taste)
16 - 1/2 tsp salt

# Instructions:

01 - Coarsely dice your onion, ginger, and chili. Throw them in your blender with the skinned garlic, canned tomatoes, and spices (cumin, turmeric, black pepper, and cayenne). Mix till smooth, then slowly add broth or water until you get a silky sauce.
02 - Slice your tofu into small chunks - tinier pieces work better for extra-firm, while firm tofu can be cut bigger. Pour your blended mix into a pot, add the tofu, and heat till boiling. Then lower the heat so it simmers gently for 10 minutes.
03 - For something special, take out the tofu with a flat spoon. You can make it crispy in an air-fryer at 375°F for 8 minutes, pop it in the oven at 390°F for 10-15 minutes, or roll it in cornflour and fry it in a pan.
04 - Add the coconut milk and let it all simmer for around 19 minutes (put crispy tofu back in after 16 minutes if you made it). Want a thicker sauce? Just cook it a bit longer. Then mix in sugar, salt, and garam masala - add less for a gentle taste or more for stronger flavor.
05 - Pull it off the stove, toss some fresh cut cilantro on top, and dig in!

# Notes:

01 - Don't bother squeezing the tofu for this dish - just drain and cube it!
02 - Pick your garam masala amount: 1/2 tsp for gentle, 1 tsp for medium, or 1.5 tsp for intense flavor
03 - Your curry will get thicker as it cooks down - simmer longer if you want it thicker

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