Avi and myself get crazy during the weekends decluttering stuff and cleaning the fridge. Guess we haven't got out of the bachelor/spinster life. We like our fridge clean and empty! Hence, we go grocery shopping twice a week and get stuff that will last only a week. Yes, even ketchup (I finish it in a week) and oils. The only thing that last more than a week are legumes/lentils.
I got super excited when Nupur posted her "for the month" blog bites theme-using stuff in the pantry/freezer/refrigerator that has been there for quite sometime unused. Last Sunday I felt terrible. I had got some extra firm Tofu and button mushrooms to make pad thai style noodles but didn't end up making as we left to Boston for the weekend. The itch was strong to get rid of them before I went to price chopper for this week's grocery. I pondered...wondered...and there that bulb above my head started to glow (I had an idea!!!). Last october was the first time I visited UshnishDa's foodie space and he has posted awesome looking Chicken 65 (yes, yes, the Madras's Buhari Hotel style). It looked so very yummm...and it was still in my 'sure to make' list. I am a veggie but UshnishDa gave me confidence saying I could make it yummy by using paneer too. Well, I decided to make it with my extra firm tofu and mushrooms. This is how out comment conversation went:-
- its come out so perfect!!!! I love the step by step pictures and I love the recipe.I am a veggie, but i know when a dish is perfectly cooked. Love your prelude too..the story..the recipe...Nice!
- October 24, 2009 7:49 PM
- Dear Preeti I feel good, you liked the recipe and the description. Doesn't matter if you have become vegetarian. Try with Paneer or small veg. pakodas. If you have given up egg too, don't worry...mix 50:50 of corn flour and Maida ( wheat flour), take 3 level tsp of it in 200 gms paneer pieces, sprinkle water and mix. Fry it out and proceed. The sauce is the main thing. It will be great taste. Will be visiting your space shortly...Must be some exciting recipes waiting for me.. best wishes and happy cooking
- October 24, 2009 9:35 PM
- Hey thanks Ushnish! I shall try it. I do eat eggs though.
- October 24, 2009 11:25 PM
Verdict:- It was yummy and tasty, just as it is supposed to be. My hubby who is not found of tofu that much said, "lets buy tofu every week and make this". Thanks UshnishDa for the coveted recipe!
Ingredients:-
For marinade:-(you may need more or less of this marinade paste depending on the number and size of the tofu cubes)
20 pieces of extra firm tofu cubes
1 tbl spns of corn flour
1 tbl spn of APF/maida,
1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
1 tsp red chilli powder
salt to taste
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1/3 cup of chopped mushrooms
1 medium sized onion chopped
4 green chillies chopped finely
6-7 curry leaves
1/4 tsp jeera/cumin seeds
2 large pods of garlic grated
1 inch ginger grated
2 tsp vinegar
1 tsp soya sauce
1 tsp black pepper powder
1 tsp red chilli powder
1 tbl spn chilli garlic tomato sauce (or regular ketchup)
pinch of msg (optional)
pinch of red food color (recommended)
salt to taste
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Oil to deep fry the tofu
1/4 cup oil to make the sauce
Method:-
Mix the flours,salt, ginger-garlic paste and red chilli powder. Add water to make a thick batter. Soak the tofu cubes for around 15- 30 mins.
Coat the tofu cubes well with the batter. Do not mix with a ladle or handle, as they tend to break. Take a tofu cube. Dip it in the batter completely and deep fry. Keep the fried tofu aside on a kitchen towel.
Heat 1/4 cup of oil in a wide pan.
Add cumin seeds, onions, ginger, garlic and curry leaves. Fry well for 2 mins.
Add the mushrooms, green chillies, vinegar, soya sauce and red food color. Mix well and cook for a min.
Add the tofu cubes, pepper powder,chilli powder, chilli-garlic-tomato sauce and salt to taste. Mix well and fry for about 2 mins till the sauce and vinegar-onion mixture is well coated on to the tofu. The tofu should imbibe all the flavors and the crush should become crispy.
Take it off the heat and serve hot.
Tada! Relish as an appetizer or with parathas! This goes to Nupur's BB-4.
Do check out my veggie version of UshnishDa's Kalia Razala.
36 comments:
This is so absolutely delicious, and the story u have makes it more so!!
Love the pic and am so craving this now:-)
Of late im more veggie than i ever was, and i dont even feel like i miss anything:-)))))))))))))
OK this has got to be something of a record- getting an entry 2 hours after posting an event!
The dish looks so tasty and I can't wait to try it.
I must say my eyebrows shot up in alarm when I read that you finish a bottle of ketchup within a week :D
@nupur:-hehe...yeah i was kinda quick! I am a big maggi ketchip fan..i eat it with upma to any pasta!!! so in a week finishing a small bottle is no biggie :)
@ sugar:- yea, i totally agree, you do not miss a thing!
Looks fabulous Preeti, specially with that cute bowl..
Sure looks yum Preeti!! You know, we are vegetarians and me and my mom love to watch cookery shows..when a non veg recipe came up, we would tell our dad the chicken/mutton could be replaced with eggplants or mushrooms and still watch it!!
@ ambika: Same pinch, we used to tell the same to my dad!hahahah
Looks delicious...wow ...wonderful...lovely pic
hehehe ur story reminds me tht i too have some left over tofu in my fridge..few days back i made laksa soup and now completely 4got abt tofu..thanx dear for sharing & reminding will try this tomoro itself in my lunch :)
hey btw..loved the colour of this dish and truly a beauty !
@ sonu:- did u say laksa?...post the recipe please. I love it!
looks really delicious..and the combo of mushrooms and tofu seems amazing..
Looks delicious..nice combo.
Looks so yummy. I am drooling here. wonderful presentation.
beautiful click preethi, love this recipe, must be really very very tasty...
i was thinking the same as Nupur. just saw the announcement and here you are with the recipe.
this one looks absolute yum. love to snack on these.
Dear Preeti
I was loafing around the foot Hills of Himalayas and could open the blog today. ( Nainital, Sat-tal,. Naukuchiya tal etc)
Well I am having colorless blush..
I feel good , you all liked it...frankly , I would not have tried the Vege way. You have given me confidence to try Tofu..
It is your recipe , I am going to try soon, word by word. And the photo is just too good.
Have a nice day and the weekend too.
Ushnishda
Dear Preeti
I was loafing around the foot Hills of Himalayas and could open the blog today. ( Nainital, Sat-tal,. Naukuchiya tal etc)
Well I am having colorless blush..
I feel good , you all liked it...frankly , I would not have tried the Vege way. You have given me confidence to try Tofu..
It is your recipe , I am going to try soon, word by word. And the photo is just too good.
Have a nice day and the weekend too.
Ushnishda
@ Ushnishda: You are just being so modest:-It is for sure your recipe with very few tweaks. You travel to so many lovely places....Wish i could too! Enjoy the summer at Himalayas, there is no place better to be during summer.
@sayantani- what can I say..err..I am rather quick with recipes ...hehe
Preeti,
Tofu mushroom 65 looks really good. I need to try this one.
Omg, wat a catchy and irresistible dish..looks yummmm!
Preeti, that was amazing, Nupur has just posted the event and you have the entry already !!! Simply beautiful looking :)
the picture itself saying how delious the tofu mushroom 65..the name is really interesting..the combination mushroom tofu so yummy one..
Looks delicious dear..perfect for Nupur's event..picture is so good..just couldn't take off my eyes:-)
Hmm... loved dear..for vegge like me ..its a good option. Serving bowl is so cute.
Shared some awards with you..Do collect it dear.
I loved the look and the name of this dish! Cool! I am not a big tofu fan, but this pic compels me to give it a try :) Great Photography, Preeti!
hey preeti was making this now..just 1 thing..wht does msg stands for ?
yes..read mr ghosh's post and came to know abt msg..well have to omit both colour and msg..stay tuned dear..will post on my blog soon :)
@ Sonu: Monosodium glutamat/ajinimoto
Preeti this surely looks awesome. Great job with tofu. Ushnish da's recipes are just too good.
Thanks everyone!
Great dish..loved the rustic look of it :-)
Do not know when I'll be able to come visit you next...enjoy the summer..!!!
This is my first time to your blog.You have a nice and beautiful blog.This recipe looks delicious.sure love to try.
Thanks for visiting swapna!
Thanks everyone!
Any dish that gets a husband to eat tofu must be a really good dish! I love tofu...so I will definitely be trying this!
Tofu is my favourite and am always on the look out for tofu recipes. This certainly looks finger licking and super simple. Thanx.
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