Spicy Tofu Stir-Up

Name: Spicy Tofu Stir-Up
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients: 1 tsp ground coriander; 2 bay leaves; ½ tsp ground turmeric; 1 tsp ground cumin; 175 g/6 oz firm tofu, drained and cut into 2.5cm/1in cubes; 4 tbsp vegetable oil; 150 g/5 oz cauliflower, cut into 2.5cm/1in florets; 115 g/4 oz carrots, peeled and cut into 2.5cm/1in cubes; ½ tsp cumin seeds; ½ tsp fennel seeds; ½ tsp nigella seeds; 6 fenugreek seeds; flatbreads and boiled rice, to serve (see box); flatbreads and boiled rice, to serve (see box); ½ tsp black or brown mustard seeds; ½ tsp black or brown mustard seeds; 4–5 fresh green chillies, seeded (use fewer if you prefer less heat); 2 ripe tomatoes, cut into chunks; a bunch of fresh coriander/cilantro leaves, chopped; a bunch of fresh coriander/cilantro leaves, chopped; ½ tsp chilli powder; ½ a small cabbage (about 200 g/7 oz), finely shredded; 115 g/4 oz/1 cup garden peas, fresh or frozen (boiled until tender, if fresh); 1 tsp salt, or to taste

Preparation info

Serves
4

Difficulty
Medium
Ready in
45 min

Appears in

Vegan Kids

By Heather Whinney

Published 2021

About

This Indian-style dish is made with odds and ends that are already in the kitchen. It has a wonderful confetti of colours and a fabulous mingling of hot and spicy flavours.

Ingredients

4 tbsp vegetable oil
175 g/6 oz firm tofu, drained and cut into 2.

Main course
Side dish
Vegan
Gluten-free

Method

Heat 2 tbsp of the oil in a non-stick pan until it reaches smoking point, then reduce the heat slightly and add the tofu (you may need to add in batches). Stir-fry for about 3-4 minutes, until it turns golden, remove and put to one side.
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