This sabzi brings together two different preparations, an amazing tikka and a delectable and healthy version of makhni gravy. Together, they will make your meal just yummy and memorable.
Recipe
Serves 4 · Prep 15m · Cook 15m
Ingredients
300 grams firm tofu, cut into 1 inch cubes
Gravy
2 tablespoons oil
1 bay leaf
3 green cardamoms
2 cloves
4 garlic cloves
1 inch ginger piece, roughly chopped
4-5 medium tomatoes, roughly chopped
10-12 cashewnuts
2 seedless dates, soaked and drained
½ teaspoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon Kashmiri red chilli powder
Salt to taste
Tofu Tikka
1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
½ teaspoon Kashmiri red chilli powder
1 teaspoon dried mint powder
½ teaspoon coriander powder
½ teaspoon cumin powder
½ teaspoon garam masala powder
Salt to taste
½ tablespoon lemon juice
Oil for grilling
2 teaspoons dried fenugreek leaves
Fresh coriander sprig for garnish
Method
Heat oil in a pressure cooker, add bay leaf, green cardamoms and cloves and sauté till fragrant.
Add garlic, ginger, tomatoes, cashewnuts and dates and mix well.
Add turmeric powder, red chilli powder and salt and mix well.
Add 2 cups water and mix. Close the cooker and cook under pressure on medium heat till 2-3 whistles are released.
Take tofu pieces in a bowl, add ginger-garlic paste, turmeric powder, red chilli powder, mint powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, garam masala powder and salt and mix well.
Add lemon juice and mix. Thread the marinated tofu pieces on wooden skewers.
Heat oil in a non-stick grill pan. Place the prepared skewers and cook for 1 minute on each side.
Open the lid of the pressure cooker once the pressure settles completely and discard the bay leaf.
Grind to a fine paste with a hand blender. Strain through a fine strainer into a non-stick pan,
Crush the dried fenugreek leaves and add to the pan.
Add the tofu pieces and mix well and cook for 2-3 minutes.
Transfer into a serving plate, garnish with a coriander sprig and serve hot.
Equipment
Ultima Induction Base 2L Aluminium Pressure Cooker — Buy