I am a big fan of Italian pasta.I invariably order pastas in most Italian restaurants that I visit in the US ! I love the smell of cheese melting over the hot pasta flavored with basil leaves...whoa what an aroma !! Nonetheless,its not possible to have this very often as it is loaded with calories. All those who want to enjoy pasta without those extra calories will love this protein rich pasta dish ! Its called the Tofu Curry Pasta ! Tofu as you would know is a soy bean product loaded with protein.Its a staple food for the Japanese.Off late there has been a lot of controversy regarding the health benefits of Tofu as most of the modern day Tofu is processed containing GMO which is unhealthy according to recent researches. The Japanese prepare tofu traditionally using fermentation process and hence is nutritious but modern day tofu is not prepared this way.Hence I prefer to use organic non GMO tofu which will eliminate the health concerns of using tofu !! I am touching on the nutritional aspects of food as it is as important as the taste itself ! Now onto the recipe...
Ingredients
1/2 cup organic tofu
1/2 cup minced onions
1/2 cup shredded carrots
1/4 cup green peas
2 cups chopped tomatoes
1 tsp cumin seeds
1 tsp turmeric
1 tbsp ginger paste
1 tbsp garlic paste
1 tbsp cilantro leaves
1 tsp paprika or red pepper flakes
2-3 tbsp parmesan cheese
1 cup cooked fusilli pasta
Salt to taste
Preparation
Heat oil in a sauce pan and add the cumin seeds and turmeric powder.After the cumin seeds splutter,add the chopped onions and salt.Cook till onions become tender. Now add the ginger-garlic paste and saute for a few minutes.
Add the shredded carrots and peas and cook for few more minutes.
Now,add the minced tofu and cook well until soft.You may sprinkle some water if the gravy becomes very dry.
Now add red paprika powder and chopped tomatoes and cook on a high flame till the tomatoes are completely mushy. Transfer it onto a plate and garnish with cilantro leaves.Sprinkle some cheese on top .
Now take the cooked fusilli pasta and mix it well with the tofu curry.
The protein rich tofu curry pasta is ready to be served hot !
