Spicy Tofu, Chickpea and Vegetable Stew

This stew is my go to meal on the days I am lazy to cook but still want to eat a health and hearty meal. It is full of proteins and vitamins and is ready in minutes. Some of my friend's had asked for this recipe and I had promised to put it on the blog this weekend.

So here is the recipe:

Ingredients:

Frozen mixed vegetables - 1 cup, Tofu extra firm (preferable) - 1 cup cubed, onion - 1 sliced, ginger garlic paste - 1 tsp, oil - 3-4 tsp, coconut milk - 2 cans, chickpeas - 1 can, pepper powder, cinnamon sticks - 1 or 2 1 inch, cumin powder - 1 tsp, turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp, paprika - 1/2 tsp, curry powder (not garam masala) - 3 tsp, salt to taste, Serrano chillies - 1 sliced, cilantro - chopped for garnish

Method:

Boil/cook in frozen mixed vegetables. Boil/microwave chickpeas till soft with little salt. Cube the Tofu and shallow fry till light golden brown in a pan (optional but enhances taste of tofu). After this, take a pan and add oil to it. Once hot add cinnamon sticks and sliced onions and fry till soft. Add ginger garlic paste, cumin powder, turmeric powder, pepper powder, paprika powder and curry powder to it. Add half sliced Serrano peppers and saute for 2-3 mins. Add cooked frozen mixed vegetable and chickpeas and saute for 2-3 mins, then add the fried tofu and keep sauteing for 2-3 mins. Then add coconut milk and salt to taste. Let everything boil for 4-5 mins. Add the rest of the sliced Serrano peppers and cilantro to garnish and serve hot with brown or white rice.

Enjoy this hearty meal!! Believe me once you try this it is going to be your go to meal too :)

Till my next post, take care everyone!! #staysafe.