Muttar "Paneer" for the Vegan Set

My favorite Indian dish - with tofu instead of cheese!

2 Tbsp vegetable oil

1 tsp cumin seeds

1 bay leaf

2 medium onions, finely chopped

1 piece (1/2 inch) ginger root, finely grated

1.5 tsp ground coriander

1 tsp ground turmeric

1 tsp garam masala

1/2 tsp chili powder or to taste

1/2 tsp salt

2 medium tomatoes, finely chopped

1 cup frozen peas

1 cup water

1/2 pound extra firm tofu cut into 1 inch cubes

cilantro to taste

Heat oil in a heavy skillet. Add cumin seeds and bay leaf, cook over medium heat until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add onions and ginger. Cook, stirring, until onions are golden, about 5 minutes.

Add coriander, turmeric, garam masala, chili powder and salt. Sprinkle with a little water; cook over low heat until the oil starts to separate, about 3 minutes. Add the tomatoes and cook until the oil starts to separate again. Add the peas, cook 1 minute. Add 1 cup of water. Cook until the peas are tender, about 5 minutes. Add the tofu and simmer until the sauce becomes thick. Sprinkle with chopped cilantro and serve over rice.

Hint - add more tomatoes if you really like the sauce.