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    Home » Recipes » Curry

    Tofu Matar - Peas Tofu Gravy

    Published: March 16, 2017 · Modified: May 4, 2020 by Uma Raghupathi · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads · 14 Comments

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    This Tofu Matar Masala or Tofu and Green Peas curry is a vegan version of the classic and very famous Indian dish - "Matar Paneer"

    A close up of a bowl curry, with Tofu and Peas

    My family loves any recipe with sweet peas in it. As it is starting to get warmer every day, my choices for vegetables are becoming better than ever and I chose sweet peas a.k.a "Matar" in India as my spotlight for this dish.

    In Indian restaurants, you can find this recipe as "Matar Paneer" which translates as Peas and Cheese.

    Typically it is a dish with a gravy that is rich in cream and rich in spices. But I am not going to sign it off as a dairy recipe just yet.

    Not without trying. And here we are with a Vegan Tofu Matar Recipe or Peas Tofu Gravy that tastes just as good as in restaurants but a lot healthier!!

    The challenge is to find the right substitute for cheese and cream to match the original taste. Everything else is quite simple.

    I used Tofu and cashews to get the creamy consistency.

    Check out my short video and you will see how easy it is. Share my video and this page with your friends and let them how easy it is to go vegan and still not give up what you crave. You can also visit my Facebook page and leave me comments.

    Try my other gravy recipes too 🙂

    • Aloo Matar - Instant Pot Potato & Peas Curry
    • Matar Chaat-Dry Green Peas Recipe
    • Pineapple Tofu Curry
    • Palak Tofu Recipe(Instant Pot and Stove top)
    • Vegan Tofu Bell Pepper Curry
    A bowl of tofu matar gravy on the table along with roti

    Matar Tofu Recipe - Peas Tofu Gravy

    Uma Raghupathi
    This Tofu Matar Masala or Tofu and Green Peas curry is a vegan version of the classic and very famous Indian dish - "Matar Paneer"
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time:10 mins
    Cook Time:18 mins
    Total Time:28 mins
    Course :Side Dish
    Cuisine :Indian
    Servings 6 People
    Calories 138 kcal

    Equipment

    • Vegetable Chopper
    • Blendtec Blender
    • Non Stick Pot

    Ingredients
      

    • 14 oz Tofu or 1 ½ cup cubed Tofu
    • 1 cup peas or frozen peas - see notes
    • 2 cloves
    • ¼ teaspoon crushed cardamom or use cardamom powder
    • 1 bay leaf
    • ½ inch cinnamon stick
    • 2 large tomatoes or 2 cups chopped tomatoes
    • 1 cup chopped onions
    • ½ cup soaked cashews or use cashew paste
    • 2 garlic cloves crushed
    • 1 teaspoon grated ginger
    • ½ teaspoon red chili powder
    • ½ teaspoon Garam Masala
    • ½ teaspoon coriander powder
    • 1 teaspoon sugar - optional
    • ¼ teaspoon dry fenugreek leaves
    • ½ cup Cilantro for garnish
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    Instructions
     

    • Blend chopped tomatoes, onions and soaked cashews (cashews soaked for 30 minutes in hot water) to a smooth paste.
    • Saute the tofu for 5 minutes in olive oil.
    • In the same pan, saute cloves, crushed cardamom, bay leaf, cinnamon stick in a teaspoon of oil for about a minute.
    • Add crushed garlic and grated ginger and continue to saute for 1 more minute.
    • Now, add the blended paste and mix it well. Place a lid on the pan and let it cook for 5-8 minutes until the raw smell from onions goes away.
    • Add chili powder, garam masala, coriander powder. Stir well. Cover the lid to continue to cook for at least 2 minutes.
    • Add cooked peas or frozen peas and mix well. (soak the dry peas overnight then pressure cook up to 3 whistles)
    • Add the sauteed tofu and stir gently. Place a cover on the pan and let it simmer for 5 minutes.
    • As it starts to boil, remove the lid and add a little sugar, Kasuri methi, or dried fenugreek leaves. Garnish with cilantro.

    Video

    Notes

    If you are using dry peas, be sure to cook it in a pressure cooker or stovetop before you start to prepare this recipe.
     
    Note: The nutrition values I show here are my best estimates. Please be sure to check your preferred nutrition calculator, if you are relying on accurate calculations in your diet.

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 138kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 4mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 67IU | Iron: 1mg

    Nutritional information is an estimation only.

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    Tofu Matar is ready to serve with rice or Indian flatbread.

    A bowl of tofu matar gravy on the table along with roti this recipe
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    Comments

    1. Agness of Run Agness Run

      March 21, 2017 at 9:12 pm

      I love this recipe, Uma! So delicious and mouth-watering!

      Reply
      • Uma Raghupathi

        March 22, 2017 at 12:20 am

        Thank you for stopping by 🙂

        Reply
    2. Manju Mahadevan

      March 20, 2017 at 8:23 pm

      I love matar paneer and this looks just like that - so delicious. I will have to give it a try sometime!

      Reply
      • Uma Raghupathi

        March 20, 2017 at 10:09 pm

        Thank you Manju:)

        Reply
    3. Hauke Fox

      March 20, 2017 at 11:40 am

      YUMMM! This Mattar Tofu looks absolutely delish. And telling from your video it doesn't look deifficult to prep at all 😀

      Reply
      • Uma Raghupathi

        March 20, 2017 at 12:55 pm

        Thanks. This is easy to make 🙂

        Reply
    4. Jac -Tinned Tomatoes (@tinnedtoms)

      March 19, 2017 at 3:26 pm

      I really enjoyed your video. I should eat tofu more often.

      Reply
      • Uma Raghupathi

        March 20, 2017 at 12:55 pm

        Thank you ?

        Reply
    5. Linda and Alex @ Veganosity

      March 17, 2017 at 3:18 pm

      Love this! Tofu instead of cheese is so smart, and so much healthier.

      Reply
    6. Maria Doss

      March 17, 2017 at 12:33 pm

      Cashews for creaminess and tofu for paneer - this is one healthy and delicious side dish:)

      Reply
    7. Traditionally Modern Food

      March 17, 2017 at 1:06 am

      Curry looks yummy.?Love the way u used tofu instead of paneer

      Reply
      • Uma Raghupathi

        March 17, 2017 at 3:16 am

        Thanks Vidya 🙂

        Reply
    8. MaryEllen@VNutrition

      March 16, 2017 at 5:10 pm

      I love anything sweet peas. It's so great to see your recipe because I always have to skip out on the paneers at Indian restaurants. Going to try this for sure!

      Reply
      • Uma Raghupathi

        March 17, 2017 at 3:14 am

        Thanks Mary 🙂 Even me too, so for that reason I like to add Tofu !

        Reply

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