Apollo Tofu - The Star of Your Guest Table
Hello dear kitchen friends! Today, we will create wonders in the kitchen with Apollo Tofu, a popular starter dish from South India. This crispy and peppery delight will take center stage on your tables, and it's very easy to make. You can serve it as a starter or as a fantastic side dish over rice. With gluten-free and soy-free alternatives, it will win everyone's heart. So let's make this delicious recipe together, and things will get beautiful in the kitchen!
- 425 grams firm or extra firm tofu
- 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
- 2 teaspoons oil
- 1 teaspoon Kashmiri red chili powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon rice flour
- 2 teaspoons oil
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped garlic
- 2 teaspoons finely chopped ginger
- 2 to 4 green chilies
- 15 curry leaves
- 1 teaspoon Kashmiri red chili powder
- 2 teaspoons ground coriander
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sambal oelek
- 2 teaspoons lime juice
- 3 tablespoons fresh orange juice
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- chopped cilantro
- chopped green onions
- garam masala
Press the tofu and cut it into bite-sized pieces. Add the ginger-garlic paste and oil, and mix well.
Mix the Kashmiri red chili powder, salt, cornstarch, and rice flour, and sprinkle over the tofu. Mix to coat all sides.
Heat two teaspoons of oil in a pan and add the tofu. Cook, turning occasionally, until crispy.
If baking, preheat the oven to 205°C and place the tofu on a baking sheet. Bake for 20-25 minutes.
In the same pan, heat the remaining oil and add garlic and ginger. Cook briefly, then add green chilies and curry leaves.
Add the spices and sauces and mix. Add lime juice and orange juice. Also, add the cornstarch mixture and bring to a boil.
Once the sauce boils, add the tofu and mix. Sprinkle with cilantro, green onions, and garam masala before serving.
Apollo Tofu - The Star of Your Guest Table Cooking Tips
Don't forget to press the tofu, it increases its crispiness. You can adjust the spices to your taste. Also, it's beneficial to add the cornstarch mixture gradually to adjust the sauce's consistency as you like.
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