Sometimes you may feel like having an extra fire in the food. Why don’t you go for the healthy and scrumptuous Jalfrezi? (Small note on Jalfrezi. ‘Jalfrezi’ is Indian version of stir-fry made with curry spices. The name ‘Jalfrezi’ comes indirectly from jhāl – spicy food, and parhezī – suitable for a diet). I have compiled the recipe with all vegan ingredients for you. Not only the rich red color is a treat for the eyes, but the scrumptious gravy is a treat to the tastebuds as well.
Ingredients
- Extra firm Tofu – 1/2 lb
- Bell peppers – 3 (green, orange, red) slice them into strips.
- Carrots- 1 (sliced thinly)
- Green beans – 10 beans (cut them into thin slices)
- Onions – 1 (cut in lengthwise)
- Tomatoes (large) – 2 (pureed)
- Garlic – 4 cloves (minced)
- Ginger – 1 inch piece (minced)
- Green chili – 2 (slit)
- Cumin powder – 1 tsp
- Coriander powder – 1 tsp
- Chilli powder – ½ tsp
- Garam masla powder – ½ tsp
- Oil – 2 tsps
- Salt to taste
Directions
1. Cut the tofu in to thin strips and add 1 tsp of oil in a non-stick pan, add the sliced tofu to the hot oil.
Let it sit for 4-5 minutes on each side, till it is nice brown on both sides. Remove from the heat and set it aside. Steam carrots and beans for 5 to 6 minutes till they are soft but firm. Set aside.
2 Heat oil in a pan, splutter cumin seeds, green chili and add onions along with ginger and garlic. Once the onions become translucent and the raw smell goes away, add carrot and beans. Stir fry them for 1-2 minutes.
3 Stir in the bell peppers and add coriander, cumin, red chili, turmeric and garam masala powders and fry for 5 more minutes.
4 Add pureed tomatoes and mix well. Stir in the tofu pieces and cook on medium heat until raw smell goes away and the gravy is thick.
5 Garnish with cilantro and serve with rice or wheat tortilla or naan.
Variations
Use ½ spoon kashimiri chili powder or paparika for the extra color.
You can also add a spoon of tomato paste to the tomatoes while pureeing it for the extra rich color and creamy texture.
2 Responses
March 17th, 2009 at 8:23 am
My husband loves tofu. I’m definitely going to try this one ASAP.
March 17th, 2009 at 10:47 am
Yes, I just substituted tofu in place of cheese/cream and it was delicious. Give it a try , I am sure you would love it.
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