6 Desi Tofu Recipes That’ll Make You Say ‘Soy Good’ 2024
- Sushmita Sengupta
- December 21, 2021
We have all done this at least once, we’ve seen tofu on a plate and mistaken it for paneer. In terms of appearance, it does bear an uncanny resemblance with paneer, and just like paneer, it is also a byproduct of milk, but not your regular cow or buffalo milk. It is yielded from soy milk, making is vegan and ideal for those who are swearing off meat and are looking for commendable protein source. Tofu is used extensively in Asian cuisine such as Chinese, Japanese and Korean, but they sit very well in Indian preparations too. Here are a few examples.
Tofu Matar
Tofu and green peas cooked together in a tomato-based curry. Pairs best with hot, steamed rice.
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Tofu Bhurji
Paneer bhurhi sans paneer? Its possible, just replace paneer with Tofu and have a vegan variant of the all-time classic.
Tofu Masala Dosa
Delectable masala made with tofu, onions, tomato, fennel sees, cloves and other hot spices, tucked inside a crispy crepe (dosa).
Spicy Tofu Tikka Masala
Marinated tofu cooked with a spicy curry that is fit for naans of all shapes and sizes.
Oats and tofu tikki
Aloo tikki, you have got stiff competeition here. Steamed veggies, oats and tofu come together to make these crackling croquettes.
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