Tofu Kuzhambhu

Consuming Tofu regularly helps lower bad cholesterol., alleviates symptoms associated with Menopause and even lowers the risk of Cancer. 

Tofu is a great source of Calcium and Vitamin E. Every 100 gms of Tofu yield's 17.19 gram of Protein. The primary health benefit of tofu is to lower your risk of atherosclerosis, hypertension and cardiovascular diseases.

I tried to use Tofu in our daily food. It is practically difficult to make Butter masala or kofta etc. daily. So, i used Tofu in our daily making Kuzhambhu and it was fantastic. Here is how i prepared Tofu Kuzhambhu...

Ingredients:

Tofu - 1 packet or 200 gms
Tamarind - a gooseberry size
Turmeric Powder - 1/2 tsp
Salt - as required
Sambar Powder - 2 tsp
Oil - 2 tbsp
Mustard seeds - 1/2 tsp
Urad dal - 1/2 tsp
Channa dal - 1/2 tsp
Fenugreek seeds - 1/4 tsp
Curry leaves - few
Asafoetida - a pinch

Method:

1. Soak Tamarind in hot water for 5 min and make pulp using little water. Keep aside.
2. Wash properly and squeeze the extra water from tofu. Cut in to cubes. 
3. Heat oil in a pan, add Mustard seeds, Urad dal, Channa dal, Fenugreek seeds, Curry leaves, Asafoetida and Cubed Tofu and saute for 5 min on medium flame or till golden brown.
4. Add Tamarind Pulp to it. Add Turmeric Powder,Salt and let it boil for 10 min or till tamarind's raw smell goes.
5. Now add Sambar powder and 1/4 cup water and cook till oil starts to leave the side of the pan, on medium heat.
6. This can be served with Rice.

Notes:

• If Kuzhambhu becomes too runny you can thicken them by adding 1 tbsp of rice flour with water and make it to a paste. Then pour it to Kuzhambhu and boil for few min stirring constantly.