• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar

Recipe Garden

Easy Vegetable Recipes, Corn, Pancake Recipes & More

  • All Recipes
  • Resources
  • Privacy Policy
  • Disclaimer
  • About
menu icon
go to homepage
  • All Recipes
  • Resources
  • Privacy Policy
  • Disclaimer
  • About
  • Subscribe
  • Recipe Index
subscribe
search icon
Homepage link
  • All Recipes
  • Resources
  • Privacy Policy
  • Disclaimer
  • About
  • Subscribe
  • Recipe Index
×

Seasoned Tofu Stir Fry – How To Make Seasoned Tofu With Spices

Published: Feb 23, 2022 Modified: Feb 23, 2022 by Recipe Garden This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Leave a Comment

Jump to Recipe Print Recipe

This seasoned tofu stir fry recipe with spices using extra firm tofu is so easy to prepare, its simple and delicious too.

how to make seasoned tofu stir fry

To make the tofu stir fry without the tofu crumbling too much, its important that you drain the extra water content (moisture content) from the block of tofu before you start slicing or cooking them and also handle the slices gently and do not try to flip them in the pan before one side is fried enough.

I didn’t use soy sauce or any other sauce in this tofu stir fry with spices, but its made delicious with the addition of spices and especially curry leaves.

tofu stir fry indian style recipe

The use of curry leaves makes this tofu stir fry so aromatic and flavorful and I highly recommend adding fresh curry leaves for the best results.

However if you do not have fresh curry leaves, you may also try using dried curry leaves or you may try other spices like oregano or parsley for flavor if you like.

The tofu stir fry recipe is flexible and you may adjust the spices and add new spices if you like so you can experiment with the flavors.

So here is how you can make tofu stir fry recipe with spices following this easy Indian style recipe, which you can modify based on your preferences.

The tofu I used is extra firm tofu which holds up well in stir fry, with minimal efforts.

If you do not have extra firm tofu also, follow the instructions in the recipe card and make sure to drain the excess moisture from the tofu before using in the recipe.

seasoned tofu stir fry recipe with spices

If you love tofu, also try this crispy baked and pan fried tofu recipe, which gives you the best crispy tofu which is also very delicious!

More easy tofu recipes include scrambled and seasoned tofu with bell peppers and green beans, seasoned and scrambled tofu lettuce salad etc!

how to cook tofu stir fry
Contents hide
1 How To Make Seasoned Tofu Stir Fry?
2 ingredients to make seasoned tofu stir fry
3 Step by step instructions
4 Seasoned Tofu Stir Fry – How To Make Seasoned Tofu With Spices
4.1 Ingredients
4.2 Instructions
4.3 Nutrition

How To Make Seasoned Tofu Stir Fry?

To make easy, seasoned tofu stir fry at home, we use the following ingredients.

ingredients to make seasoned tofu stir fry

16 oz tofu extra firm

salt as needed

2 tablespoons oil

1 teaspoon garam masala powder

2 teaspoons onion powder

1 teaspoon garlic powder (may use fresh garlic instead)

1 teaspoon black pepper powder

1 string curry leaves

2 tablespoons ginger peeled and crushed

2 tablespoons lemon juice

Step by step instructions

Drain and discard any water residue from the packaged tofu.

Use a paper towel to remove any extra moisture.

If you are not in a hurry, place the tofu wrapped in paper towels under weight (I use an iron skillet) for some time which will help with the removal of the extra moisture.

Once most of the moisture is removed, cut the tofu block into even sized cubes, cut gently so as to avoid the tofu from crumbling or falling apart.

Transfer the sliced tofu cubes to a large bowl and add the following – salt, garlic powder, onion powder, garam masala powder, lemon juice and one tablespoon of oil.

Gently mix the seasoning with the tofu and let this sit for a while (about 15 to 30 minutes) so the tofu will marinate and absorb the added seasoning.

Heat the remaining one tablespoon of oil in an iron skillet or good quality frying pan and add the ginger, stir fry for a minute.

Gently transfer the tofu to the pan. If possible, place the tofu in a single layer.

Let it fry in low heat for about 4 to 5 minutes or until the bottom side of the tofu cubes is lightly fried. At this point, avoid stirring the tofu, to avoid the tofu falling apart, so you need to wait until the bottom side is fried enough.

Once one side of the tofu is lightly fried, use a good quality spatula to flip the tofu and cook the other side too. In another 4 to 5 minutes, the other side will also be almost cooked.

Add the pepper and stir the contents gently. You shouldn’t stir much, as the tofu will have a tendency to crumble until its cooked or fried completely.

However, since we are making a stir fry, even if some of the tofu pieces crumble slightly, its fine since it all taste good at the end.

Continue cooking the tofu by lightly frying it in the pan until its lightly browned and cooked enough to your liking, for me it took an addition 4 to 5 minutes to finish off the cooking.

Finally, add the curry leaves, gently stir (adding curry leaves will add a wonderful aroma and flavor), serve hot!

Below you can get the recipe for seasoned stir fried tofu in detail.

how to make tofu stir fry

Seasoned Tofu Stir Fry – How To Make Seasoned Tofu With Spices

Tofu stir fry with Indian spices makes a very delicious, easy tofu stir fry without soy sauce or any other sauce. This is a simple and easy tofu stir fry without vegetables, which you can easily prepare at home.
No ratings yet
Print Pin Rate
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Indian, Japanese
Keyword: seasoned tofu, tofu stir fry
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
for marinating tofu: 30 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 2
Calories: 276kcal
Author: Recipe Garden

Ingredients

  • 16 oz tofu extra firm
  • salt as needed
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala powder
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder (may use fresh garlic instead)
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper powder
  • 1 string curry leaves
  • 2 tablespoons ginger peeled and crushed
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
US Customary – Metric

Instructions

  • Drain and discard any water residue from the packaged tofu.
  • Use a paper towel to remove any extra moisture. If you are not in a hurry, place the tofu wrapped in paper towels under weight (I use an iron skillet) for some time which will help with the removal of the extra moisture.
  • Once most of the moisture is removed, cut the tofu block into even sized cubes, cut gently so as to avoid the tofu from crumbling or falling apart.
  • Transfer the sliced tofu cubes to a large bowl and add the following – salt, garlic powder, onion powder, garam masala powder, lemon juice and one tablespoon of oil.
  • Gently mix the seasoning with the tofu and let this sit for a while (about 15 to 30 minutes) so the tofu will marinate and absorb the added seasoning.
  • Heat the remaining one tablespoon of oil in an iron skillet or good quality frying pan and add the ginger, stir fry for a minute.
  • Gently transfer the tofu to the pan. If possible, place the tofu in a single layer.
  • Let it fry in low heat for about 4 to 5 minutes or until the bottom side of the tofu cubes is lightly fried. At this point, avoid stirring the tofu, to avoid the tofu falling apart, so you need to wait until the bottom side is fried enough.
  • Once one side of the tofu is lightly fried, use a good quality spatula to flip the tofu and cook the other side too. In another 4 to 5 minutes, the other side will also be almost cooked.
  • Add the pepper and stir the contents gently. You shouldn’t stir much, as the tofu will have a tendency to crumble until its cooked or fried completely. However, since we are making a stir fry, even if some of the tofu pieces crumble slightly, its fine since it all taste good at the end.
  • Continue cooking the tofu by lightly frying it in the pan until its lightly browned and cooked enough to your liking, for me it took an addition 4 to 5 minutes to finish off the cooking.
  • Finally, add the curry leaves, gently stir (adding curry leaves will add a wonderful aroma and flavor), serve hot!

Nutrition

Calories: 276kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 146mg | Potassium: 415mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 40IU | Vitamin C: 26.2mg | Calcium: 78mg | Iron: 2.8mg
« Seasoned & Scrambled Tofu Lettuce Salad
Sugar Cookies Without Baking Powder Or Baking Soda »

Reader Interactions

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating




Primary Sidebar

Popular Posts

  • Homemade Pancakes From Scratch Without Baking Powder
  • Baked Frozen Mini Corn On The Cob With Foil In Oven
  • How To Toast Bread In Oven?
  • How To Cook Mung Beans Without Soaking – Green Moong Dal

AMAZON ASSOCIATE DISCLOSURE

Recipe Garden is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.

Footer

↑ back to top

About

Privacy Policy

Disclaimer

About

Subscribe

Sign Up! for emails and updates

Resources

Resources

All Recipes

Recipe Index

Contact

As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Copyright © 2021 RECIPE GARDEN

Copyright © 2023 · Foodie Pro & The Genesis Framework