Tofu with Green Peas

Created by: Sudha Gallagher

• 2 tablespoons, oil
• 1 teaspoon, cumin seed
• 1 teaspoon, turmeric
• 1/2 teaspoon (or to taste), chili powder
• 2 teaspoons, fresh slivered ginger
• 14 ounces, tofu, medium firm, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 12 ounces, frozen baby sweet peas
• Salt, to taste
• 14-ounce can of crushed tomatoes
• 3 tablespoons, fresh chopped cilantro
• 1/3 cup, water

• Heat the oil. Add spices, including the fresh ginger. Stir-fry for a minute. Add the rest of the ingredients. Stir gently, and cook on moderate heat for about 15 minutes. Serve with rice or whole wheat pita bread and Cucumber Raita.
• To make Cucumber Raita, gently stir together the following ingredients: 1 cup plain yogurt, 1/2 cup grated cucumber, 1 tablespoon fresh chopped mint or 1 teaspoon dry mint flakes, and salt and chili powder to taste.

Photographer: iStockphoto.com/Geraldine Rychter

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