Tofu n peas in a black pepper n cilantro creamy sauce
A simple dish flavored with just black pepper and cilantro as the two main aromatics. Tofu and green peas simmered in this simple creamy sauce with Oat milk to perfection.
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 2 cups Green peas fresh or frozen thawed
- 2 cups Tofu extra firm cubed
- 1 cup Oat milk
- 1 tsp Turmeric powder
- 1 tsp black Peppercorns
- 1 tsp Cumin seeds
- Salt
- Oil
For the Gravy -
- 1 Onion large
- 4-5 Tomatoes
- 1 tbsp Almonds
- 1 tbsp whole Black peppercorns
- Cilanto stalks and leaves a big bunch
For Garnish -
- 1 tsp Cracked black peppercorns
- Coriander leaves finely chopped
Instructions
- Coat the tofu cubes with oil, salt n pepper and bake at 425 degrees hot oven for 20 minutes to a golden brown color
- Grind the gravy ingredients to a smooth paste using water
- Start a large dutch oven on the stove, add few teaspoons of oil
- Add cumin seeds n whole peppercorns and fry to light brown color
- Add the paste and green peas
- Add salt and turmeric powder, mix well
- Put a lid on and cook on low heat for 10 minutes
- Open the pot, add the tofu cubes and close the lid
- Now seal the edges tightly with foil and simmer for another 10 minutes
- Turn off heat and let the pot sit for 10 minutes
- Before serving, sprinkle the cracked fresh peppercorns and cilantro leaves on top
- Enjoy with warm Indian breads or rice