Chilli Tofu

Tofu/Soy paneer also known as Bean curd is a good source of calcium, protein and magnesium. I replacing paneer (Made with cow milk) with tofu as it is low in fat. Chilli Tofu 
is an Indo-chinese dish. For preparing this dish, cubed tofu is dipped in a batter and fried 
until golden and then the fried tofu is tossed in sauces along with bell peppers and onions.

Serves - 4
Ingredients:

• Tofu - 400 grams
• All purpose flour/Maida - 1/4 cup
• Corn Flour - 2 to 3 Tbsp
• Red chilli paste - 1 Tbsp
• Salt to taste
• Oil for deep fry.

Ingredients For Sauce:

• Garlic Cloves - 3 to 4
• Ginger - 1 inch
• Onion - 1
• Capsicum - 1
• Green chillies -  4
• Vinegar - 1 1/2 Tbsp
• Green/Red chilli sauce - 2 Tbsp or to taste
• Soy Sauce - 1 Tbsp
• Tomato Sauce - 2 Tbsp
• Pepper - 1/2 tsp
• Salt to taste 

Preparation:

• Take tofu and keep some weight on it for sometime so the excess liquid will come out.
• Cut tofu into cubes.

• In a bowl, mix all purpose flour, corn flour, red chilli paste and salt. Add little water and mix to make thick batter.
• Add tofu pieces to the batter and mix gently.

• Heat oil in a pan and deep fry batter coated tofu pieces until golden and remove them to a paper towel.

Preparing Sauce:

• Remove excess oil from the pan that we deep fried and keep 2 tbsp oil and heat it.
• Add finely chopped ginger and garlic and fry until garlic turns golden.
• Add chopped onion, green chillies, capsicum and fry till onions and capsicum turn little soft.
• Add soy sauce, tomato sauce, vinegar, chilli sauce, pepper and  salt, mix and cook for 2 minutes.
• Add fried tofu and mix well and  cook for a minute.
• Sprinkle spring onions or coriander leaves and serve hot.

Note:

• Adjust seasoning and vinegar to taste.