Tofu Masala Rice Recipe (Tofu Pulao)

Step 1: To begin with Tofu masala rice, wash and soak basmati rice in water for 1/2 an hour

Step 2: Drain and keep aside

Step 3: Heat ghee in a sauce pan on medium heat

Step 4: Once hot, add the cumin seeds and let it splutter

Step 5: Add chopped onions, green chilli and ginger garlic paste and saute till onion turns golden brown

Step 6: Now add the tomatoes and capsicum in the pan along with chilli powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder and garam masala

Step 7: and let it cook for 5-7 minutes

Step 8: Now add the diced tofu along with salt and saute till the tofu turns little brown in colour

Step 9: Add 2 cups of water and check for salt

Step 10: (add more salt if necessary)

Step 11: Cover the pan and once the mixture comes to a boil, turn the heat to low and simmer until all the water is absorbed

Step 12: Turn off the heat and allow the rice to rest for about 5 minutes before opening

Step 13: Garnish with chopped coriander and serve the Tofu Masala Rice hot with Tomato Onion Cucumber Raita Recipe or any other vegetable raita of your choice