Tofu Tomato Thokku

Tofu is made from soybean milk in similar way of making paneer from milk.  Soybean milk is coagulated and the resulting curd is pressed to form soft white blocks. Tofu has immense health benefits and it better to add it in our diet in any from. However, due to its bland taste , tofu is not a favorite item for many. I tried to shadow its bland taste with spices and  made a simple side dish for rotti or rice with tomato,onion !

Preparation Time: Under 10 minutes
Cooking time: 15 minutes
Serves: 1 person

INGREDIENTS:

Tofu - 100 gms
Tomato - 1 medium size
Onion - 1/2 cup chopped
Green chilli - 1 no
Salt - as required
Sambar powder - 1 tablespoon
Oil - 1 tablespoon
Mustard - 1/2 teaspoon
Cumin seeds- /12 teaspoon
Channa dal -1/2 teaspoon
Asafoetida powder/Hing - as required
Water - as required

METHOD:

1. In a pan, add a teaspoon of oil and roast tofu cubes till they change golden brown color and set aside.
2. In the same pan, add some oil. Add mustard,cumin and channa dal. Then add chopped green chillis and chopped onion and fry for few minutes,till onion change color.
3. Now add tomato and salt and fry till the tomatoes turn mushy. Now add sambar powder and fry for a minute and add some water to your desired consistency and cover and cook till the mixture thickens like a gravy.
4. Now add the roasted tofu cubes and mix gently without breaking them and cook for 1 minute. Sprinkle some hing and switch off the stove . Tofu tomato thokku is ready to be served !.

SEE ALSO: Broccoli stir fry, Capsicum besan fry, Chayote curry.