Tofu Vegetable Jalfrezi With Fragrant Rice Recipe

About this recipe

Delight your senses with Tofu & Vegetable Jalfrezi, a colorful and flavorful Indian lunch recipe. This dish combines protein-rich tofu with a medley of fresh vegetables and aromatic spices, cooked to perfection in a tangy, spiced tomato sauce. Served alongside fragrant long-grain rice, it creates a wholesome meal ideal for busy professionals seeking nourishment without compromise. The tofu provides a substantial dose of protein, while the blend of vegetables contributes fiber and essential vitamins. The cooking process is straightforward yet rewarding, with vibrant aromas filling your kitchen. Perfect for a midday pick-me-up or a comforting weekend lunch, this dish is designed to energize and satisfy.

Ingredients

• 200 ml Mustard Oil
• 100 g Popular Essentials Jeera (Cumin Seeds)
• 500 g Onion
• 500 g Desi Tomato (Tamatar)
• medium Chilli Green Long
• - Garlic Powder
• - Ginger Powder
• 20 g Turmeric Powder
• 100 g Catch Super Garam Masala
• 1 pack (1 kg) Aashirvaad Crystal Salt | Iodised
• 250 ml Keya Lemon Juice
• - DELI QUINOA/BASMATI RICE 1KG
• 100 g Diet Tofu Masala Tofu
• - Frozen Mixed Vegetables

Instructions

1. 1. Rinse the rice under cold water and soak for 15 minutes before cooking.
2. 2. In a medium pot, combine rice with 300ml water and a pinch of salt. Cook on medium heat until water is absorbed and rice is tender.
3. 3. While the rice cooks, cut the tofu into bite-sized cubes and finely chop onion, tomatoes, and green chilies.
4. 4. Heat oil in a large skillet and add cumin seeds. Let them sizzle for 30 seconds to release their aroma.
5. 5. Add chopped onion, stir, and sauté until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
6. 6. Stir in garlic powder, ginger powder, turmeric, and garam masala, cooking for another minute to toast the spices.
7. 7. Add tomatoes and green chilies, cooking until the tomatoes break down and form a thick sauce, about 5 minutes.
8. 8. Toss the tofu cubes into the skillet, stirring to coat them evenly in the sauce.
9. 9. Add the mixed vegetables to the skillet, stirring well to combine. Cook for 5-7 minutes, until vegetables are tender but not mushy.
10. 10. Adjust salt and stir in lemon juice for a fresh, tangy finish.
11. 11. Serve the tofu vegetable jalfrezi hot, alongside the fragrant rice.