Chili Tofu

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
10%
Chili Tofu
40 min.
2
381kcal

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Looking for a delicious and nutritious vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free meal that's perfect for lunch or dinner? Look no further than this mouth-watering Chili Tofu recipe! This main dish is not only packed with flavor, but it's also easy to make and ready in just 40 minutes. With each serving containing only 381 calories, you can indulge in this tasty dish without any guilt.

Chili Tofu is the perfect recipe for tofu lovers who enjoy a bit of spice. The dish features 200 grams of tofu, along with a tantalizing mix of ingredients such as chili sauce, garlic, green chilies, onions, and red capsicum (bell pepper). To thicken the sauce, a combination of cornstarch or cornflour and vegetable stock is used, creating a delectable coating for the tofu and vegetables.

This Chili Tofu recipe is versatile and can be served with a variety of accompaniments, such as hot rotis, naan, parathas, or kulchas. The process of preparing the dish is simple: first, the tofu is cut into diamond shapes and deep-fried until golden brown. Then, the vegetables are stir-fried with garlic and combined with the tofu, before the sauce is added and thickened.

So why wait? Dive into this flavorful and healthy Chili Tofu recipe that's sure to impress your taste buds and all your dinner guests. It's a must-try for anyone looking to enjoy a satisfying and nutritious meal without compromising on taste.

Ingredients

  • tablespoon chili sauce 
  • tablespoons cornstarch 
  •  garlic clove 
  •  to 2 chilies slit green
  • servings cooking oil 
  • medium onion 
  • large bell pepper red (bell pepper)
  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper white
  • servings salt 
  • tablespoons soya sauce 
  • 200 spicy tofu 
  • 0.5 cup vegetable stock 

Equipment

  • wok

Directions

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  2. To start with, cut tofu into 1 inch diamond shaped pieces.
  3. Heat oil in a wok.
  4. Roll tofu pieces in cornflour.
  5. Now, deep fry them in hot oil on medium flame until the edges start to turn brown.
  6. Remove from wok, drain onto absorbent paper and keep aside.
  7. Blend 1 tbsp cornflour (this much will be leftover) in quarter cup of water.
  8. Keep aside.
  9. Peel onions and cut'em into thick slices.
  10. Peel, wash and crush garlic.
  11. Slice green chillies.
  12. Wash, halve, de-seed and cut capsicum into thick strips.
  13. Heat 2 tbsps.
  14. oil in a wok.
  15. Add garlic and stir-fry for a minute.
  16. Add green chillies, onions and capsicum.
  17. Saute for a few minutes.
  18. Add tofu.
  19. Stir in stock.
  20. Add salt, pepper powder, soy sauce and chilli sauce.
  21. Stir well.
  22. Stir in the blended cornflour.
  23. Cook on high flame, stirring until the sauce thickens to coat the tofu and vegetables.
  24. Serve rightaway with hot rotis or naan or parathas or even kulchas!
  25. Enjoy your meal!
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Nutrition Facts

Calories381kcal
Protein13.73%
Fat43.49%
Carbs42.78%

Properties

Glycemic Index
82
Glycemic Load
4.41
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
16.845217331596%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.52mg
Isorhamnetin
5.51mg
Kaempferol
0.74mg
Myricetin
0.11mg
Quercetin
22.6mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:381.09kcal
19.05%
Fat:18.84g
28.98%
Saturated Fat:1.64g
10.24%
Carbohydrates:41.7g
13.9%
Net Carbohydrates:34.38g
12.5%
Sugar:12.5g
13.89%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:1773.45mg
77.11%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:13.38g
26.76%
Vitamin C:123.91mg
150.19%
Vitamin A:2746.16IU
54.92%
Fiber:7.31g
29.25%
Vitamin E:3.92mg
26.1%
Vitamin B6:0.47mg
23.75%
Manganese:0.43mg
21.46%
Calcium:171.05mg
17.1%
Folate:62.72µg
15.68%
Vitamin K:14.91µg
14.2%
Iron:2.5mg
13.87%
Potassium:418.46mg
11.96%
Phosphorus:90.36mg
9.04%
Vitamin B3:1.79mg
8.97%
Vitamin B2:0.14mg
8.09%
Vitamin B1:0.12mg
8.09%
Magnesium:31mg
7.75%
Copper:0.12mg
5.85%
Vitamin B5:0.49mg
4.9%
Zinc:0.55mg
3.66%
Selenium:1.96µg
2.8%
Source:Food.com