Indian-spiced Peas With Tofu

Total Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/8 cup canola oil
• 1 (14 ounce) package extra firm tofu, excess water removed, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 yellow onions, very thinly sliced
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, finely minced
• 1 tablespoon garam masala
• 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 (8 ounce) package frozen green peas, defrosted
• sea salt & freshly ground black pepper

Recipe

• 1 in a cast iron or heavy saucepan, heat about 1" oil until hot but not smoking.
• 2 toss tofu cubes with corn starch and fry in a single layer until golden brown on all sides. carefully remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.
• 3 let oil cool slightly and drain off all but about 1/4 cup.
• 4 reheat and sauté onions and ginger until onions are golden brown. add garam masala and tomatoes and simmer 5 minutes.
• 5 add 1/2 cup water, peas and fried tofu, cover and lower heat, simmer an additional 10–15 minutes. season to taste.