Chili Garlic Tofu

Chili Garlic Tofu in Marathi

Time: 25 minutes
Serves: 2 persons

Ingredients:
5 oz firm tofu
1 tbsp Corn starch
4 tsp Oil
1 tsp Garlic paste
1 tsp Ginger paste
2 tsp chili garlic Sauce
1/4 cup Green part of spring onions
1/4 cups onion, medium cubes (Separate each layer of onion and then cut)
1/4 cup bell pepper, medium cubes
1 tsp soy sauce
1/2 tsp vinegar
Salt to taste

Method:
1) Gently press the tofu to remove excessive water. It shouldn't get crumbled. Cut into 1 inch cubes. Sprinkle corn starch on tofu cubes.
2) Take a medium pan. Add 1 tbsp oil and shallow fry tofu over medium-high heat. Turn tofu cubes with a tong to brown all the sides. Remove shallow-fried tofu cubes into a plate.
3) In the same pan add a tsp of oil. Saute ginger-garlic sauce. Add soy sauce, onion and bell pepper. Sprinkle salt. Saute for a minute. Onion and bell pepper should stay crispy.
4) Mix 1 tsp corn starch and 3 to 4 tbsp water. Add it to the pan. Add chili garlic paste and vinegar. Mix well.
5) Add shallow fried tofu cubes. Mix gently. Cook for a minute, serve hot.

Tip:
1) The above recipe can be prepared as a gravy dish. In step 4, mix 1 tbsp corn starch in 1/2 cup water and add it along with chili garlic sauce. This gravy can be eaten with white rice.