Amar's Tofu

Ingredients

• 6–8 whole cardamom pods
• 2 tsp coriander seeds
• ½ tsp cumin seeds
• 1 bay leaf
• 4 tbsp oil
• 1–2 garlic cloves
• 1–2 large onion
• 1 extra-firm
• ½ cup currants
• ½ cup sour cream
• ½ cup 2% plain yogurt
• ¼ cup slivered almonds, lightly toasted

Steps

1. Crack open the cardamom pods.
2. Reserve the seeds; discard the shells.
3. Heat the oil to quite hot but not smoking in a pan.
4. Add the spices and bay leaf.
5. Cook until the seeds crack (1–2 minutes).
6. Reduce the heat to medium.
7. Add the onion and garlic.
8. Cook until tender and translucent.
9. Reserve the onion, garlic, and spices to a side dish.
10. Season the tofu with salt and pepper.
11. Fry, adding oil if needed.
12. When the tofu is heated through, sauté until lightly brown (5–8 minutes).
13. Add the reserved onion/spice mixture.
14. Add the currants and sauté for 3–5 minutes.
15. At this point, the tofu may be cooled and chilled for re-heating the following day.
16. Add the sour cream, yogurt, coconut milk, and butter.
17. Simmer until the sauce has cooked down a little.
18. Add the toasted almonds and toasted coconut.
19. Serve hot with Saffron Sweet Rice.