Garam Masala Tofu Recipes

Steps:

• Remove tofu from packaging and drain.
• Place tofu on a couple of paper towels and find a heavy object to place on top of tofu, leave it there for 20 minutes.
• Slice the tofu into bite-sized pieces.
• Combine the marinade ingredients in a bowl then add the tofu.
• Mix until evenly coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
• Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C)
• Place the marinated tofu pieces on bamboo skewers, then place them over a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Make sure there is space underneath the tofu to help distribute the heat more evenly.
• Bake for about 15 minutes, until slightly dark brown on the edges.
• Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat, and sauté the onions, ginger, and garlic until tender but not browned.
• Add the spices for about 30 seconds to release their aromatics and flavor, stirring constantly.
• Add the tomato sauce and water, then bring to a boil and cook for about 5 minutes.
• Pour in the cream and mix in the tofu, cooking for another 1-2 minutes.
• Serve with rice and naan bread.
• Enjoy!

Steps:

• Toast the cumin seeds, coriander seeds, cinnamon sticks, bay leaves, nutmeg, anise pods, cardamom pods, cloves, peppercorns, and mace together in a skillet over medium heat until very fragrant and you can literally see the scent rising into the air, 8 to 12 minutes; remove from heat and allow the mixture to cool slightly, about 10 minutes.
• Pour the spice mixture into a grinder; grind into a fine powder. Store in an airtight container.

Steps:

• Spray pan with cooking spray. Stir in the garam masala, and then quickly add the onions and fennel.
• Stir in onions and salt and cook until the onions soften, just a minute or two. Now it's up to you in regards to how long you'd like to let the onions cook - it you are in a rush, just cook them for a few minutes until they soften. If you have a bit more time, let them start to caramelized and darken. Stir in the cranberries, cook them for thirty seconds and add the tofu. Stir and stir to combine the tofu with the other ingredients. Remove from the heat and stir in the cilantro. Taste and add more salt if needed.

Steps:

• Mix cumin, coriander, cardamom, pepper, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg in a bowl. Place mix in an airtight container, and store in a cool, dry place.