Good weather motivates me to get into my kitchen and create some exciting recipes!This time round gorgeous Asparagus are in season and that got me thinking, “why not use them in my Indian cooking?”.I love crunchy vegetables and Asparagus is one of my favorites.They’re super easy to cook, hardly require any preparation and they’re healthy in vitamins and minerals.Combine them with some Tofu and Peppers and you have one irresistible dish that’s to die for.Its an Indian stir fry that is super easy and makes for a great side dish.

Jalfrezi is a dry stir fry that uses onion,tomatoes and peppers along with chilies and you can make it using your favorite meats or veggies.The vegeterain version is typically made using Paneer,but Tofu is a great alternative.My kids love Tofu and I’ve been using them instead of Paneer in most of my Paneer dishes of late.I love the taste and texture once they’re shallow fried in a little oil to get those crispy edges.

My Tofu and Asparagus Jalfrezi has some amazing flavors going on with the onions,garlic,ginger and the spices.Adding Asparagus was a genius idea and once it gets coated in these flavors its out of this world.The Peppers along with the Asparagus add their lovely color and crunch and the Tofu absorbs all the wonderful spices.The whole dish has this lovely spring feel to it and its a new family favorite.Enjoy.

Tofu Asparagus Jalfrezi

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Ingredients

  

• Extra Firm Tofu-13 oz
• Cumin Seeds-1 tsp
• Whole Red Chili-2
• Onions-2 sliced
• Crushed Ginger-2 tsp
• Crushed Garlic-2 tsp
• Ground Coriander-2 tsp
• Garam Masala-1/2 tsp
• Turmeric-1/2 tsp
• Red chili or paprika-1 tsp
• Tomatoes-2 sliced
• Sliced Red and Orange Peppers-2 cups
• Asparagus-1 bundle chopped
• Oil-2 tbsp plus 3 tbsp
• Salt-to taste

Instructions

 

• Squeeze excess water from the Tofu by pressing between your hands and cut them into long pieces.
• In a wok add about 2 tbsp of oil and saute the Tofu on medium high heat until golden.Transfer onto a tray.
• In the same wok heat oil and add cumin seeds until they splutter.
• Add the sliced onions and chili.Saute until translucent.
• Add the ginger and garlic and saute until the raw smell disappears.
• Add all the spices and mix well until fragrant.
• Add the tomatoes and cook for about 4-5 minutes until tomatoes are cooked.
• Add the Peppers and Asparagus and cook for about 5-6 minutes until they're cooked through but not overcooked.
• Add the fried Tofu and mix well.Check the seasonings.Serve hot.