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    Home » Curry/Gravy » Vegan Matar Paneer Recipe | Tofu Matar Recipe | Tofu Matar Masala

    Vegan Matar Paneer Recipe | Tofu Matar Recipe | Tofu Matar Masala

    Published: Apr 8, 2020 · Modified: May 10, 2020 by Bhawana ·

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    Vegan matar paneer is a vegan version of the most popular Indian matar paneer, where paneer (cottage cheese) and peas are simmered together in a luscious tomato-cashew gravy. Tofu is a perfect substitute for paneer to make a vegan version of matar paneer. Shallow fry tofu cubes and peas are cooked in mildly spiced tomato-cashew gravy to make this vegan matar paneer. Tofu matar masala is a delicious vegan curry.Vegan matar paneer is a vegan version of the most popular Indian matar paneer. Tofu is a perfect substitute for paneer to make a vegan version of matar paneer. Shallow fry tofu cubes and peas are cooked in mildly spiced tomato-cashew gravy to make this vegan matar paneer. Tofu matar masala is a delicious vegan curry.

    Tofu is one of the great replacement to veganize some of the Indian recipes. You can replace tofu with paneer or soya chunks or any veggies. With tofu, I make tofu palak, tofu burji and tofu paratha . For other peas recipes, you can check peas paratha,  peas pulao, and gajar matar sabji.  Vegan matar paneer or tofu matar will go very well with any Indian flatbread or naan. Check my whole wheat naan with yeast recipe, and gluten-free flatbread –  Quinoa Roti or Quinoa Flatbread. 

    What is Tofu?

    Tofu, also known as bean curd. It is prepared by coagulating soy milk and then pressing the resulting curds into soft white blocks. Tofu comes as soft, firm, or extra firm. It is a great vegan ingredient and widely used in Asian and Indian recipes.

    You can use tofu either direct or simply pan frying is enough. It is very easy to cook and need less time. An excellent source of amino acids, iron, calcium, and many other micronutrients, tofu is a very healthy ingredient. Read more about tofu healthy benefits here. It is one of the best sources of protein.Vegan matar paneer is a vegan version of the most popular Indian matar paneer. Tofu is a perfect substitute for paneer to make a vegan version of matar paneer. Shallow fry tofu cubes and peas are cooked in mildly spiced tomato-cashew gravy to make this vegan matar paneer. Tofu matar masala is a delicious vegan curry.

    What Is Vegan Matar Paneer or Tofu Matar?

    Vegan matar paneer is a vegan dish where pan-fried tofu cubes and fresh peas (or frozen peas) are simmered in a gravy prepared with tomato, cashew onion, garlic, and few spices. It is a vegan version of the most popular matar paneer dish from North Indian cuisine. Cashew gives a rich and creamy texture to the gravy. You can always add 1-2 tablespoon coconut cream to make it more luscious and creamy.

    You can serve it with any flatbread or naan or with rice, it tastes heavenly.

    Difference Between Tofu And Paneer?

    Tofu is a soy cheese whereas Paneer is milk cheese. Both are consumed for having high protein content in them. Paneer has more fat content than tofu, hence tofu used as a low-calorie food. Tofu has more health benefits over paneer,  therefore preferred for low-calories and high in protein among vegetarians.

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    How To Make Vegan Matar Paneer or Tofu Matar Masala?

    To make tofu matar masala, first of all, tofu is lightly pan-fried with a little salt sprinkled over until the edges show light golden color. Furthermore, tomato sauce is prepared by cooking tomato, cashew, onion, garlic, ginger, chili, cardamom and cinnamon. Blend this and pour back in the same pan and simmer tofu cubes and peas in the rich and creamy gravy with few spices. You can also add coconut cream, it simply enhances the flavor and makes it more creamy.

    So finally, let see how to make this delicious, finger-licking tofu matar masala or vegan matar paneer from scratch step by step.Vegan matar paneer is a vegan version of the most popular Indian matar paneer. Tofu is a perfect substitute for paneer to make a vegan version of matar paneer. Shallow fry tofu cubes and peas are cooked in mildly spiced tomato-cashew gravy to make this vegan matar paneer. Tofu matar masala is a delicious vegan curry.

    Vegan Matar Paneer | Tofu Matar Masala

    Ingredient                                                                        4-6 Serving

    For Tomato Gravy
    1 Tblsp oil
    6-7 Peppercorns
    ½ teaspoon cumin seeds
    1" Cinnamon stick
    2 Cardamom
    1 Big onion chopped roughly (1.5 cups chopped onion)
    1-2 Green chili chopped
    1" Ginger grated
    2 Garlic clove grated
    10 -12 full cashew
    3 Medium size tomatoes chopped

    To Make Vegan Tofu Matar
    1 Tblsp oil
    2 Bayleaf
    ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
    1 teaspoon coriander powder
    ½ teaspoon cumin seed powder
    ½ teaspoon kitchen king powder
    Salt as per taste
    1 teaspoon kasoori methi (dry fenugreek leaves optional)
    ½ teaspoon sugar (optional)
    ¼ - ½ Cup water
    1 Cup Peas
    450 Gram Tofu
    ½ teaspoon Kashmiri chili powder
    Chopped green coriander leaves to garnish

    Method

    1. First of all, cut the packet and drain the extra water from the tofu. Rinse it with fresh water and dry up with the help of a paper towel.
    2. Now cut the dry Tofu into 1" cubes. Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a nonstick pan on medium flame. Once the oil is hot enough add tofu cubes and fry until you get golden hue on edges. Transfer them on a plate and keep them ready.Vegan matar paneer is a vegan version of the most popular Indian matar paneer. Tofu is a perfect substitute for paneer to make a vegan version of matar paneer. Shallow fry tofu cubes and peas are cooked in mildly spiced tomato-cashew gravy to make this vegan matar paneer. Tofu matar masala is a delicious vegan curry.
    3. Tofu matar taste great with fresh peas but if not available, then soak frozen peas for 10 minutes in warm water before using. Keep it ready.
    4. Again heat 1 tablespoon oil in the same nonstick pan. Once the oil is hot enough add peppercorns, cinnamon stick, cumin seed and cardamom. Let them splutter.
    5. To this add chopped onion, green chili, grated ginger, and garlic. Cook until onion turns golden light color.Vegan matar paneer is a vegan version of the most popular Indian matar paneer. Tofu is a perfect substitute for paneer to make a vegan version of matar paneer. Shallow fry tofu cubes and peas are cooked in mildly spiced tomato-cashew gravy to make this vegan matar paneer. Tofu matar masala is a delicious vegan curry.
    6. As soon as you see onions a bit golden in color add chopped tomatoes and cashews. Mix well and cook until tomatoes get mushy. This process takes good 6-9 minutes on medium-low flame. Keep stirring occasionally.Vegan matar paneer is a vegan version of the most popular Indian matar paneer. Tofu is a perfect substitute for paneer to make a vegan version of matar paneer. Shallow fry tofu cubes and peas are cooked in mildly spiced tomato-cashew gravy to make this vegan matar paneer. Tofu matar masala is a delicious vegan curry.
    7. Switch off the stove and let the mixture cool down. Once it is at room temperature blend it into a smooth paste without adding any water. Tomato gravy is ready for the vegan matar paneer.
    8. Heat another 1 tablespoon oil in the same pan on medium heat. Add bay leaf, cumin powder, chili powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, and kitchen king powder. Mix well.Vegan matar paneer is a vegan version of the most popular Indian matar paneer. Tofu is a perfect substitute for paneer to make a vegan version of matar paneer. Shallow fry tofu cubes and peas are cooked in mildly spiced tomato-cashew gravy to make this vegan matar paneer. Tofu matar masala is a delicious vegan curry.
    9. To this spice mixture pour the tomato paste and mix nicely. Add peas, sugar, and stir. Cook for 2 minutes.Vegan matar paneer is a vegan version of the most popular Indian matar paneer. Tofu is a perfect substitute for paneer to make a vegan version of matar paneer. Shallow fry tofu cubes and peas are cooked in mildly spiced tomato-cashew gravy to make this vegan matar paneer. Tofu matar masala is a delicious vegan curry.
    10. Finally, add pan-fried tofu cubes and mix well. Adjust salt as per taste and add water. At this stage add kasoori methi and cook for other 5 minutes on low flame.Vegan matar paneer is a vegan version of the most popular Indian matar paneer. Tofu is a perfect substitute for paneer to make a vegan version of matar paneer. Shallow fry tofu cubes and peas are cooked in mildly spiced tomato-cashew gravy to make this vegan matar paneer. Tofu matar masala is a delicious vegan curry.
    11. Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve hot. Vegan matar paneer or tofu matar masala tastes great with rice or naan or flatbread.

    Note

    1. Adjust chili as per your taste.
    2. Add more water if you need thin gravy.
    3. Replace tofu with paneer or soya chunks or potato or any veggies. It will still taste great.

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    Vegan matar paneer is a vegan version of the most popular Indian matar paneer. Tofu is a perfect substitute for paneer to make a vegan version of matar paneer. Shallow fry tofu cubes and peas are cooked in mildly spiced tomato-cashew gravy to make this vegan matar paneer. Tofu matar masala is a delicious vegan curry.

    Vegan Matar Paneer Recipe | Tofu Matar Recipe | Tofu Matar Masala

    Vegan matar paneer is a vegan version of the most popular Indian matar paneer, where paneer (cottage cheese) and peas are simmered together in a luscious tomato-cashew gravy. Tofu is a perfect substitute for paneer to make a vegan version of matar paneer. Shallow fry tofu cubes and peas are cooked in mildly spiced tomato-cashew gravy to make this vegan matar paneer. Tofu matar masala is a delicious vegan curry.
    5 from 6 votes
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    Course: Main Course, Side Dish
    Cuisine: Indian
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Total Time: 35 minutes
    Calories:
    Author: Bhawana

    Ingredients

    For Tomato Gravy

    • 1 Tblsp oil
    • 6-7 Peppercorns
    • ½ teaspoon cumin seeds
    • 1″ Cinnamon stick
    • 2 Cardamom
    • 1 Big onion chopped roughly (1.5 cups chopped onion)
    • 1-2 Green chili chopped
    • 1″ Ginger grated
    • 2 Garlic clove grated
    • 10 -12 full cashew
    • 3 Medium size tomatoes chopped

    To Make Vegan Tofu Matar

    • 1 Tblsp oil
    • 2 Bayleaf
    • ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
    • 1 teaspoon coriander powder
    • ½ teaspoon cumin seed powder
    • ½ teaspoon kitchen king powder
    • Salt as per taste
    • 1 teaspoon kasoori methi (dry fenugreek leaves optional)
    • ½ teaspoon sugar (optional)
    • ¼ – ½ Cup water
    • 1 Cup Peas
    • 450 Gram Tofu
    • ½ teaspoon Kashmiri chili powder
    • Chopped green coriander leaves to garnish

    Instructions

    • First of all, cut the packet and drain the extra water from the tofu. Rinse it with fresh water and dry up with the help of a paper towel.
    • Now cut the dry Tofu into 1″ cubes. Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a nonstick pan on medium flame. Once the oil is hot enough add tofu cubes and fry until you get golden hue on edges. Transfer them on a plate and keep them ready.
    • Tofu matar taste great with fresh peas but if not available, then soak frozen peas for 10 minutes in warm water before using. Keep it ready.
    • Again heat 1 tablespoon oil in the same nonstick pan. Once the oil is hot enough add peppercorns, cinnamon stick, cumin seed and cardamom. Let them splutter.
    • To this add chopped onion, green chili, grated ginger, and garlic. Cook until onion turns golden light color.
    • As soon as you see onions a bit golden in color add chopped tomatoes and cashews. Mix well and cook until tomatoes get mushy. This process takes good 6-9 minutes on medium-low flame. Keep stirring occasionally.
    • Switch off the stove and let the mixture cool down. Once it is at room temperature blend it into a smooth paste without adding any water. Tomato gravy is ready for the vegan matar paneer.
    • Heat another 1 tablespoon oil in the same pan on medium heat. Add bay leaf, cumin powder, chili powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, and kitchen king powder. Mix well.
    • To this spice mixture pour the tomato paste and mix nicely. Add peas, sugar, and stir. Cook for 2 minutes.
    • Finally, add pan-fried tofu cubes and mix well. Adjust salt as per taste and add water. At this stage add kasoori methi and cook for other 5 minutes on low flame.
    • Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve hot. Vegan matar paneer or tofu matar masala tastes great with rice or naan or flatbread.

    Notes

    1. Adjust chili as per your taste.
    2. Add more water if you need thin gravy.
    3. Replace tofu with paneer or soya chunks or potato or any veggies. It will still taste great.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 0g | Carbohydrates: 0g | Protein: 0g | Fat: 0g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 0mg | Potassium: 0mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 0g | Vitamin A: 0IU | Vitamin C: 0mg | Calcium: 0mg | Iron: 0mg
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    1. Sandhya Ramakrishnan

      January 18, 2019 at 10:20 am

      5 stars
      I make this subzi with tofu often as my boys love tofu! The pictures are so good and the subzi looks delicious.

      Reply
      • code2cook

        January 20, 2019 at 10:17 pm

        Thanks, Sandhya for liking my version of vegan matar paneer.

        Reply
    2. Srivalli Jetti

      January 09, 2019 at 2:27 am

      The presentation is beautiful and the clicks very inviting, good one.

      Reply
      • code2cook

        January 20, 2019 at 10:21 pm

        Thanks for appreciating this tofu matar recipe.

        Reply
    3. Veena Krishnakumar

      December 27, 2018 at 5:27 am

      5 stars
      Looks very tempting. I want to start using tofu now

      Reply
      • code2cook

        January 20, 2019 at 10:26 pm

        Thanks, for liking tofu matar masala.

        Reply
    4. Srividhya Gopalakrishnan

      December 21, 2018 at 3:35 pm

      5 stars
      Tofu matar looks very inviting. Love all your pictures. Excellent presentation.

      Reply
      • code2cook

        January 20, 2019 at 10:31 pm

        Thanks, Srividya for appreciation. We love tofu matar masala a lot.

        Reply
    5. Suma Gandlur

      December 19, 2018 at 10:03 pm

      Tofu is a great substitute in this classic paneer dish for vegans. The curry sounds and looks delicious.

      Reply
      • code2cook

        January 20, 2019 at 11:26 pm

        Thanks Suma for liking this vegan matar paneer recipe.

        Reply
    6. Sachin Baikar

      December 17, 2018 at 8:53 am

      5 stars
      Looks yummy ? Nice presentation ? Bhawana.

      Reply
    7. Neeraj Kumar

      December 17, 2018 at 7:58 am

      5 stars
      The pics are the incarnation of heaven for a foodie!

      Reply
    8. Neeraj Kumar

      December 17, 2018 at 3:51 am

      Looks just ready to melt into mouth.

      Reply
    9. Swati

      December 15, 2018 at 9:46 pm

      This vegan version of Matar panner looks so delicious with rich creamy gravy. Loved the pic!!

      Reply
      • code2cook

        January 20, 2019 at 11:27 pm

        Thanks Swati for liking this tofu recipe.

        Reply
    10. harini

      December 15, 2018 at 8:12 am

      5 stars
      Looks very creamy and inviting. My family is a Tofu loving one and Tofu in any form is well appreciated.

      Reply
      • code2cook

        January 20, 2019 at 11:29 pm

        Thanks Harini for appreciating tofu matar masala.

        Reply
    11. Priya Suresh

      December 14, 2018 at 6:04 am

      Such a lipsmacking matar tofu, excellent dish to relish with some rotis or rice, how delightful and delicious this dish looks..

      Reply
      • code2cook

        January 20, 2019 at 11:32 pm

        Thanks Priya for liking tofu matar masala recipe.

        Reply
    12. Gayathri Kumar

      December 13, 2018 at 11:56 pm

      The whole platter looks super inviting. Tofu is such a great addition to this curry. A wonderful vegan option.

      Reply
      • code2cook

        January 20, 2019 at 11:42 pm

        Thanks, for liking this tofu matar masala recipe.

        Reply
    13. Usha

      December 13, 2018 at 6:41 am

      Such a colorful bowl of curry and tofu is a great substitute for paneer.

      Reply
      • code2cook

        January 20, 2019 at 11:44 pm

        Thanks Usha for liking this tofu matar recipe.

        Reply

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