Ingredients:
• Hard Tofu- 225 gms, cubed
• Basmati Rice-1 cup (cooked earlier)
• Onion medium- 1 chopped small
• Tomatoes medium -2 chopped small
• Garam Masala 1 tsp
• Salt to taste
• Garlic- 3 , crushed
• Ginger -1 inch piece, crushed
• Green chillies -1 crushed
• Whole Cloves 4
• Cinnamon Stick -1 inch
• Black Pepper Corn 5 to 6
• Bay Leaves 1/2
• Cumin seeds – 1tsp
• Turmeric powder – optional
• Ghee/Butter 2 tbsp
Method:
- In frying pan heat ghee/butter. Add cloves, cinnamon, bay leaf, black pepper and cumin seeds until done.
- Add onion and saute until golden brown. Add tomatoes and saute until ghee comes out.
- Add garam masala, garlic, ginger, chillies, turmeric and fry for 2-3 mins. Add tofu cubes and fry for 4-5 mins, stirring continuously.
- Add cooked rice and mix well.
- Garnish with cilantro leaves.
- Serve with onion-tomato raitha or plain yogurt.
Recipe courtesy of Usha Patel