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Spicy Tofu stuffed Bell Pepper

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I am sure you can have this with some salad on sides as the main course. I had this with some vegetable biryani and for dinner with some roti and raita. Jealous eh?

I have posted a lot of paneer recipes because…I LOVE paneer. Obvio?. However quiet recently tried to replace it with tofu. So wanted to make something different, quick and tasty. I was in the gym and was dreaming to make this after going home. Crazy foodie me!

Trying to include more protein in my diet. Being a vegetarian it is kind of hard. I am out of options most days. Greek yoghurt, lentils, chickpeas, tempeh, tofu, paneer, edamame?? I don’t know what else to eat. Seriously! Let me know if someone has any suggestions.

I have a collection of paneer and tofu recipes. Other favourite tofu recipes: Mini Paneer tofu sandwich, Mushroom tofu veggie potstickers, Spicy garlic tofu in 10 minutes


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Spicy Tofu stuffed Bell Pepper
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Recipe type: Main
Cuisine: Indian
Serves: 4
 
Ingredients
  • Firm tofu – ¾ cup crumbled
  • Big onion – ½ finely chopped
  • Ginger Garlic paste – ½ tsp or fresh garlic and ginger
  • Green chilli – 1, finely chopped
  • Tomato - ½, finely chopped
  • Red chilli powder – ½ tsp
  • Chaat masala – 1 tsp
  • Garam Masala Powder – ¼ tsp
  • Coriander leaves – 1 tbsp finely chopped
  • Salt – to taste
  • Oil – 2 tsp
  • Bell pepper/Capsicum - 1, chopped into rounds
Instructions
  1. Heat oil in a pan; add onions, green chilli, ginger garlic paste and sauté till golden brown.
  2. Add tomato and sauté for a minute, then add chilli powder, garam masala powder, and salt. I would give a quick stir, it should not be too dry or too saucy. Takes around 5 mins.
  3. Preheat oven for 10 mins.
  4. Then add tofu crumbles. Mix well.

  5. Cook for a minute, garnish with coriander leaves and switch off.
  6. Take a baking pan with aluminium foil. add the round bell peppers sprinkle some oil, stuff it with tofu.

  7. Bake it for 18 - 20 mins at 350°F. Bell pepper will soften and tofu will get roasted.
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Lentil Malai Kofta

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MalaiKofta-2Paneer and Potato cheese dumplings in an almond-cream sauce. A royal Indian treat!

I have used Almond Breeze almond milk for this recipe. I always like to use almond milk for my recipes to replace cream for my gravy recipes  for a healthier option. And I always use them for my milkshakes. And if I wanted to make vegan recipes, almond milk always stays in my refrigerator. You can find these Almond Breeze products in the refrigerated section of your grocery store. 

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Paneer is a type of fresh cheese that can be made easily at home.  Paneer has a milky flavor on its own, so it taste best when paired with strong spicy flavor like curries or tikka. This is a cheese that won’t melt like mozzarella or cheddar will. We can add them on any curry, or crumble them into flat breads like roti. Or even add them to kebabs and the cheese will keep its shape and chewy texture. Anything with paneer is a definite win. The texture of paneer is similar to greek feta which is prepared in a similar manner. This healthy and delicious vegetarian curry can be on your plate in one hour. It is one of the popular recipe amongst the north Indian recipes. I have seen that it’s a part of most restaurants menu. Goes well with steamed rice, ghee rice, Pulao,paratha, parotta, naan or roti. Paneer can be replaced with tofu also. Don’t add lots of cashews to make it rich, it will spoil the originality of the taste.

 Vegan note: Replace paneer with tofu, ghee/butter with oil. 

I have collection of paneer & tofu recipes collection with all my paneer tofu recipes that you should look at.

Other favorite Paneer Recipes: Paneer Makhanwala, Paneer peas masala, Palak Paneer, Paneer sandwich.

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Lentil Malai Kofta
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Recipe type: Main
Cuisine: Indian
Prep time: 
Cook time: 
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Serves: 4 cups
 
Ingredients
  • For koftas: (roughly makes 10 kofta balls)
  • • Paneer/Firm Tofu(if vegan) - ½ cup,grated
  • • Potatoes - 2 , medium, boiled and washed
  • • Split Bengal gram (chana dal) - ¼ cup
  • • Salt to taste
  • • Red chilli powder - 1.5 tsp
  • • Garam masala powder - ½ tsp
  • • Cashew nuts - 5, broken
  • • Green chillies - 1, finely chopped
  • • Cumin powder- ½ tsp
  • • Coriander powder-1.5 tsp
  • • Cornflour/ corn starch - 4 tbsp
  • • Oil - to deep fry


    For gravy
  • Oil - 2 - 3 tbsp
  • • Onion - 2 medium, roughly chopped
  • • Garlic - 4, roughly chopped
  • • Ginger paste - 1inch, roughly chopped
  • • Turmeric powder - ¼ tsp
  • • Tomato - 2, medium,roughly chopped
  • • Coriander powder - 1 tsp
  • • Cumin powder = ½ tsp
  • • Chilli powder - 1.5 tsp
  • • Dry Methi Leaves - 1 tsp
  • • Cashewnuts - 6
  • • Almond milk - ¼ cup
  • • Fresh coriander leaves chopped 2 tablespoons
Instructions
  1. Wash and Soak the chana dal for 2 hours. Add chana dal with 2 cups of water in a pan and bring to a boil. Cook until the dal is tender, strain and grind to a smooth mixture with no water.
  2. Take all the ingredients under the kofa ingredient list with the blended chana dal, mix together check for salt. Shape them into lemon sized balls. If you think they cannot form into a lemon sized balls, add more corn flour and mix well.



  3. Heat oil in a kadai, deep fry the koftas until golden brown. Drain on a tissue paper and set aside.



  4. Meanwhile, for the gravy, heat 2 tbso of oil in a pan in medium flame, add chopped onions, garlic, ginger and saute until golden brown. Add tomatoes, turmeric powder, chilli powder, coriander powder and sauté for few mins till it oozes out oil. Add 2 tbsp of water, cashew nuts and cook for 5 mins till they mix together and raw smell goes away. Switch off, cool and blend it into a smooth paste.

  5. Take the same pan, add 1 tsp of oil/butter, add the blended paste, almond milk, dry methi leaves, 1.5 cups of water , mix and bring to boil for 5-7 mins in medium-low heat.

  6. It will form into a correct gravy consistency, now add the kofta balls, top up with chopped coriander leaves, switch off and serve hot.

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Disclaimer: This post has been sponsored by the Almond Breeze and I have been compensated monetarily! However all opinions are my own as always.

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Paneer (Indian Cheese) & Tofu Recipe Collection

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Paneer is a type of fresh cheese that can be made easily at home.  Paneer has a milky flavor on its own, so it taste best when paired with strong spicy flavor like curries or tikka. This is a cheese that won’t melt like mozzarella or cheddar will. We can add them on any curry, or crumble them into flat breads like roti. Or even add them to kebabs and the cheese will keep its shape and chewy texture. Anything with paneer is a definite win. The texture of paneer is similar to greek feta which is prepared in a similar manner. When there is guest over and I wanted to do vegetarian dishes, I will make it a point to do atleast one paneer dish . It goes well with any kind of pulao, jeera rice, naan,roti or any kind of bread you fancy.   Tofu(bean curd) made by coagulating soy milk and then pressing the resulting curds into soft white blocks. It is a healthy version of paneer and very amenable, versatile ingredient and a very light version to be paired with sesame, cucumber, capsicum, coconut, garlic and it add a lot of flavors.   Vegan note: Replace paneer with tofu, ghee/butter with oil and cream with yogurt.


    My other collection Recipes: Breakfast in 20 Minutes or less, Biryani Collection recipes, Garlic based Recipes, Mouthwatering Vegetarian Potato Recipes, Dinner recipes in 30 minutes or less.

  1. Pepper Paneer Do pyaza

 

paneerpyaaz-8 Paneer or cottage cheese cooked in a rich, creamy and mildly spiced onion based gravy. Recipe is here.

 

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Delicious creamy Indian spinach with cubes of cheese – takes only 30 minutes to make. Recipe is here.


 


    

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Fried cashew and paneer pieces simmered in rich and creamy tomato cashew gravy!Recipe is here.


    

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  1. Paneer Makhanwala
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paneerbiryaniname This is a treat for the vegetarians. Aromatic and flavorful one pot meal!Recipe is here. 


    



    

  1. Mint & Tofu Whole Wheat Paratha
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Tofu_Paratha_name It’s a whole wheat bread stuffed with mint and tofu. Recipe is here. 


    



    

  1. Mushroom Tofu Veggie Potstickers with Chili Hoisin Ginger sauce
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Dumplings-18 It’s a whole wheat bread stuffed with mint and tofu. Recipe is here. 


    



    

  1. How to make Paneer or Cottage Cheese at home / Homemade Paneer Recipe
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Homemade Paneer1 I like making paneer at home. But sometimes i do buy them outside if I am very indolent. But I am sure home-made paneer is more hygienic and it saves a lot of money as well.  Paneer is the star ingredient in some of my favourite north Indian dishes. You need very few ingredients to make paneer at home. if you have milk, lemon juice, pan, strainer and some cheesecloth/normal cloth, you can have fresh paneer cheese at home.Recipe is here. 


    



    

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