Green Peas with Tofu - (Tofu Mutter)

I had come across this recipe a very long time ago, on Cilantro's blog, I don't remember if I had started blogging yet. It caught my eye because of the use of Tofu in the dish. My husband does not like tofu as much as the rest of the family, so I always end up making Matar Paneer, but I thought why not use tofu instead after seeking inspiration from this recipe. Luckily he came to like tofu in this dish, so it has become a regular in our weekend menu now :)

I have customized the recipe to please my family's palette. So here goes:

I used 12 oz Extra Firm tofu from the local grocery store. You have to drain out all the water and pat the tofu dry on paper towels. Then cut it into cubes and fry the cubes in a pan on a little oil. After this start making the gravy.

Heat 1 tbsp oil in a pan. Add 1 cinnamon stick and 1 bay leaf. To this add 1 tsp cumin seeds and 3 tsp ginger garlic paste. After this add 1 &1/2 cups of chopped onion and saute till they are soft. Then add 1 cup of finely chopped or crushed tomatoes. Saute for 5 mins. Add 1 tsp turmeric powder, 1 tsp red chilli powder, 2 tsp garam masala and 1 tsp coriander powder. Mix thoroughly. To this add the frozen green peas (abt 32oz pack). Saute and cover and cook till peas are soft. Take care not to make them too mushy. Then add salt to taste. Add 1/4th cup half and half for creaminess (optional). Lastly add the fried tofu pieces. Mix well and serve with hot rice or parathas. 

This will be my entry for Richa's Kitchen's: Veggie/Fruit A Month Event: Green Peas Event started by Priya and

USMasala/Mharo Rajasthan's Recipes: Bookmarked Recipes Volume 18 event.