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Indian Tofu Ragu

Weeknight-friendly Tofu Ragu with the garam masala we come back to again and again. Big flavour, short shopping list.

4.3 from 646 cooks
Prep15 min
Cook15 min
Serves6
LevelEasy
Free to cook
Indian Tofu Ragu
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the garam masala elements, and pat the tofu dry so it colours well.

Warm the olive oil in a large pan over a medium heat and soften the onion and garlic until sweet and translucent, about 5 minutes.

Add the firm tofu and steam until it takes on colour and the edges catch, 4 to 6 minutes.

Stir in the ginger-garlic paste and the rest of the garam masala flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.

Add the courgette along with a splash of stock or water, then cook briskly until everything is tender and the sauce clings.

Tested in the Stewart & Musell kitchen. Timings assume a standard home oven and hob.

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