Thai green curry with tofu recipe is made with homemade Thai green curry paste that can be easily customized with ones favorite veggies and Tofu, a plant-based protein. Thai green curry with tofu is spicy hot and saucy. It is delicious to enjoy with rice or chapati. It contains tofu which is a plant-based protein. Vegans can go for this satisfying dish!
Ingredients
Tofu- 250 gms, diced
2 to 3 chilies red colored and small-sized
1 green chili
One inch ginger
Two – three garlic cloves
¼ cup onions
Little coriander leaves
Lemon grass stalks- 2
02 tsp coriander leaves
01 tsp cumin seeds
Soya sauce- one tsp
¼ tsp lemon zest (optional)
3 tbsp coconut milk (optional)
Green curry-
Oil – Little
Water – Two cups
Cup – 1, coconut milk (Thick)
Basil leaves – 1 few
Salt- as per taste
Vegetables-
French beans- one fourth
Bell pepper- ¼ -1/3 cup
1/3 baby corn
1/3- ½ carrot
Half cup mushrooms
Cauliflower 01 cup
Little coriander leaves
Serving – 4 people
Method
Firstly, take the following chopped items in a mixer-grinder such as- thai red chilies, green chili, coriander leaves, soy sauce, shallots, galangal, lemon grass, kaffir lime leaves, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, and lemon zest.
Then, grind these ingredients to a semi-fine or fine paste without adding water.
Well, if the mixture is too dry, add water and grind the curry paste.
Further, grind to a semi-fine or fine paste.
Next, take tofu and shallow fry them in a pan, till little brown in colour. Once done, keep it aside.
Making Thai Green Curry
Firstly, in a pan heat oil on medium-low heat.
Add the green curry paste. Sauté the paste for 1 minute on low to medium-low heat.
Next, add tofu and chopped mixed vegetables to it.
Further, add 2 cups of water and mix well.
Now, cover and cook till the veggies are almost done. Do not overcook the vegetables.
In addition, add thick coconut milk and mix it well
Also, add salt as required. Mix again
Now, bring the curry to a gentle simmer. At last, add some chopped Thai basil leaves.
Stir it and then switch off the heat.
Garnish with chopped spring onion greens, Thai basil, or a few sliced Thai red chilies.
Finally, serve and enjoy!
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