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Tofu Butter Masala
 
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes
Cook Time: 25 Minutes
Ready In: 25 Minutes
Servings: 6
Instead of Cottage Cheese ( Paneer ) I used tofu , which is low in calories ,high in calcium and magnesium , contains iron and has no saturated fat or cholesterol.
Ingredients:
2 large fresh beancurd , cut into desired shape and saute and set aside .
1 bay leaf
2 cloves
2 medium onions - blanched and pureed
3 tbsp cashewnuts , powdered
3 tomatoes - blanched , skin removed and pureed
1 tbsp ginger garlic paste
1 tsp chilli pwd
1 tsp corriander pwd
1 tsp garam masala or meat curry pwd
1 to 2 tsp tandoori masala ( which gives the red color )
small pinch of tumeric pwd
kasoori methi leaves , crushed ( optional )
salt
1 to 3 tbsp butter
1 to 3 tbsp cream
corriander leaves for garnishing
Directions:
1. Fry the bay leaf and cloves in 1 tbsp oil.
2. Add the onion puree and fry until golden in medium heat .
3. Add the ginger garlic paste and until raw smell disappears ( dunn burn it )
4. Add the cashewnut powder and chilli pwd
5. Fry 3 mins in low heat .
6. Add the tomato puree .
7. Add the other pwds and cook for 2 mins .
8. Add the Beancurd ( tofu ) and simmer 5 mins or until it reaches the right consistency ( thick and creamy ) .
9. Now add the butter and cream and garnish .
10. Serve with biryani OR roti ( chappathi )
By RecipeOfHealth.com