TOFU CURRY IN A HURRY

INGREDIENTS:

Tofu------------------------1 pack
Green Bellpepper-----------1 small one
Peas------------------------1/2 cup
Shallots---------------------1 small one(used them instead of onions)
Tomato---------------------1 big and ripe
Garlic-----------------------3 pods
Ginger----------------------1tsp chopped
Green chillies----------------4
Chilli powder----------------1/2 tsp
Turmeric--------------------1/4 tsp
Curry powder---------------1/2 tsp
Coriander powder-----------1/2 tsp
Fennel seeds powder--------1/4 tsp
Kasoori methi---------------1/2 tsp
Cumin powder--------------1 tsp
Cumin,mustard seeds-------1/4 tsp each
Salt,Oil----------------------as required

DIRECTIONS:

1.In a wide frying pan fry the drained-out/cubed tofu till light golden brown in a little bit of oil.

2.In the same pan add some oil and fry the thinly sliced bellpeppers till nicely cooked.

3.In a wide and deep pan add oil,mustard seeds,cumin seeds,fry for a minute and then add chopped shallots.

4.Fry till nicely cooked and add green chillies,chopped ginger,chopped garlic.Fry till nice aroma comes out.

5.Add the chopped tomatoes and when they turn out soft add some water enough to make a paste for the curry.

6.Add in the curry powder,,redchilli powder,turmeric,salt and mix well.

7.Drop in the tofu and bellpepper slices and saute well.Add salt,peas ,cover and cook for 4-6 mins.

8.Add in fennel seeds powder,coriander powder,kasoori methi and mix well.

9.Cook for 5 mins and turn off.Garnish and serve.