Mattar Tofu

Ingredients :

• 100-150g firm tofu (or Paneer/feta cheese)
• Some oil, for frying
• 3/4 cup  frozen peas
• 1/2 cup diced Tomatoes, with juice (i used canned)
• 1/2 onion
• 1/2 Tbsp garlic paste (or Minced Garlic)
• 2-3 Tbsp whipped cream or sour cream
• 1/2 Tbsp ginger paste (or minced ginger)
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• 1/2 tsp cumin powder
• salt, to taste
• 1/4 tsp turmeric
• Chilli Powder
• 1/4 cup water (if u like it  gravy)
• Garam masala 1 tsp 
• tomato paste (optional)1 tbsp

 Method : 

 In a pan, heat oil and saute tofu til sides become brown. (This helps the tofu keep its shape later on).

 Remove and drain on paper towel.

 Heat oil into small saucepan/pot, and add in onions, garlic and ginger pastes. Saute til onions become translusent.

 Then, add coriander, cumin, salt, turmeric and chilli powders. Stir til fragrant and disolved.add whipped ceam stir untill it dissolves..

 Now, add diced tomatoes and let it simmer for 2-3 mins. Stirring once or twice during the process.

 Next, add in the peas, tofu pieces and tomato paste. Stir til well coated.add water sufficient for gravy,add garam masala cook few minutes..

 Let it simmer until it bubbles, and stirr again.Remove from heat and serve immediately