Tofu In Creamy Black Pepper Tomato Sauce ( Dum Tofu Paneer Kali Mirch) 
  1. Heat 1 tsp oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the presses and cubed tofu and cook for 5-7 mins until golden on most edges. Or bake at 400 deg F (205 c) for 20 mins.

  2. Sauce: Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add oil. Once hot (not smoking) add the spices and cook for a few seconds. The mix should be bubbly and you should smell the roasting spices.

  3. Add garlic, ginger, onion, chili and mix in. Add a good pinch of salt. Cook for 3-4 mins until the onion is translucent.

  4. Add the tomato, water, salt, sugar and mix in. Cook until the tomato pieces are tender. 6-8 mins. Add cashew milk and bring to a just about a boil. Add the baked or pan fried tofu and mix in. Cover and Simmer over medium low for 10 mins to thicken and for the flavors to develop. Simmer uncovered for longer if not thickened to preference. Taste and adjust salt and sweet.

  5. Sprinkle in more garam masala and cayenne for additional flavor. Fold in 1 tbsp kasoori methi(dried fenugreek leaves for flavor variation. Remove from heat. Let it sit for another few mins for flavors to meld. Garnish with cilantro and pepper flakes.The sauce thickens as it sits. Add ½ cup of water or non-dairy milk if needed when reheating. Serve with flatbread or rice or add to a bowl.

Course🍽️Main Course

Diets🌱Vegan🌾Gluten-free...

Category🍽️Main Dish

Cuisine🇮🇳Indian

Occasions🍲Comfort Food📆Everyday

Season🔁Year-round

DifficultyEasy ⏰ 30m

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