This recipe of Pineapple Curry will be delicious to serve with steamed Jasmine rice or Indian Rotis. That's a Sumptuous dinner cooked in 30 minutes!
If you are a coconut lover like me, you have to try this dish to enjoy the tropical flavor along with coconuts best friend, the pineapple. I know you are thinking of Pina Colada, but this dish is probably better tasting and definitely more filling than the drink. Today's recipe is Pineapple Tofu Curry.
This pineapple curry is my family favorite so I prepare this often and I have more recent pictures to share.
How to make this recipe
Today's recipe with Pineapple and Tofu will deserve equal credits as coconuts do. I also added Cabbage and Zucchini to the mix to balance out the sweetness from Pineapples.
You can also choose any other vegetable option like bell pepper, Carrots or Broccoli. The important part is you have to check how sweet the pineapple is and adjust accordingly. The next important spice in this recipe is the red peppers.
The flavor mix from peppers and coconut is reminiscent of Thai cuisine, but this dish is more of a fusion of Thai and Indian cuisines. Last but not least, the Tofu you need will need for this dish is the medium to firm type. You definitely do not want them falling apart in your curry when it is too soft.
Few tips to make pineapple curry
- You can add any type of vegetables, this time I have added bell pepper instead of zucchini.
- If you are not able to find coconut cream, add the top layer of canned coconut milk.
- After adding coconut cream do not overcook.
Pineapple curry is an easy-to-prepare, vegan, and gluten-free dish. Not to mention, it is a one-pot curry.
Here's a secret: I would not post coconut-based recipes such as this and Coconut Mango mousse or Coconut Semolina if it weren't for you. The feedback I received from them was very positive and I have received a lot of requests for recipes with coconuts.
Check out my other Pineapple recipes like Pineapple rice
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📖 Recipe
Pineapple Tofu Curry
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Ingredients
- 1 cup pineapple chopped
- 1 cup shredded cabbage
- 1 cup chopped Zucchini or bell pepper
- 1 cup cubed Tofu ( 10 - 12 oz)
- ½ cup onion
- ¼ cup chopped tomatoes
- ½ cup full fat coconut milk
- ½ cup coconut cream
- 3 garlic cloves
- ½ Inch ginger
- 6-7 red chilies
- Pink salt
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
Instructions
- Place a pan on medium heat and saute garlic, ginger and red chilies with 1 teaspoon oil until the garlic turns golden.
- Blend them with coconut milk to a smooth consistency and place it aside.
- Now, place another pan on medium heat and saute onions with 3 teaspoon oil.
- When they turn golden and transparent, add cabbage and continue to saute for 3 minutes.
- Add Zucchini, Pineapple and Tomatoes let them cook for 2 minutes.
- Add salt, turmeric powder, and ground black pepper.
- Stir well and cover the lid for 5-8 minutes.
- As the vegetables soften, add Tofu, blended chili paste. Let it simmer for 5 -8 minutes with the lid on.
- Add coconut cream, stir well. Turn off the heat and garnish with cilantro.
Notes
- You can add any type of vegetables, this time I have added bell pepper instead of zucchini.
- If you are not able to find coconut cream, add the top layer of canned coconut milk.
- After adding coconut cream do not overcook.
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Virginia Seals
This was great. We will definitely be making it again!
Thank you
Meghana
I made this curry today. Super yummy and easy. Making this again and again. Thank you
Susan
I will make this again as the red Thai chilies I used were super hot lol. Less chilies next time but super delicious! Thank you!
Uma Raghupathi
Thank you Susan! I used red indian chilies. That was not spicy. I am glad that you liked it and thank you for commenting.
Jenny
Yummy pineapple curry. My kids likes tofu curry, so I made this for lunch. It was a huge hit! thank you
Uma Raghupathi
Thank you Jenny! This one is my family favorite too:)
Amy Katz from Veggies Save The Day
I am definitely going to make this recipe! We love tofu curries like this in my house, and the pineapple puts it over the top!
Uma Raghupathi
Thanks Amy! Let me know how this turned out:)
Anjali Lalani
I've been on a tofu kick lately! Love the curry and pinapple!
Uma Raghupathi
Thanks Anjali:)
Sarah Newman, Vegan Chickpea
Mmmm I've actually never combined pineapple with tofu in a curry but it sounds absolutely delicious!! 😀
Uma Raghupathi
Thanks Sarah!
Linda and Alex @ Veganosity
Curry, pineapple, and tofu are so perfect together! I love this and will definitely be making this soon.
Uma Raghupathi
Thanks Linda. Glad you liked it 🙂
Jasmine
Sounds so comforting!
Uma Raghupathi
Thanks Jasmine! Yes it is:)