Tofu Jalfrezi
Golden pan-fried tofu in a punchy, tomatoey jalfrezi sauce with peppers and green chilli.
- Time45 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.38 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Estimated nutrition per serving
- 607kcal
- 82.2gcarbs
- 13gof which sugars
- 19.9gfat
- 4.5gsaturates
- 24.6gprotein
- 8.7gfibre
- 1.8gsalt
A rough estimate worked out from the ingredients, for the serving size above. It is a guide only and not medical advice. If you count carbs or manage diabetes, check with your own tools and your care team.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Wash the rice and cook it to the packet instructions. Keep it covered.
- 2
Heat 2 tbsp oil in a large frying pan. Fry the tofu for 8 minutes, turning, until golden on most sides. Lift out and set aside.
8 min - 3
Add the last tbsp oil to the pan and sizzle the cumin seeds for 20 seconds. Add the onions and cook for 8 minutes until soft and golden.
8 min - 4
Stir in the garlic, ginger and green chilli for 1 minute, then the ground cumin, coriander, turmeric and chilli powder for 30 seconds.
- 5
Add the tomatoes, purée, water and salt. Simmer for 10 minutes, then add the peppers and cook for 8 minutes more until just tender.
18 min - 6
Return the tofu with the garam masala and simmer for 3 minutes. Finish with lemon juice and coriander and serve with the rice.
3 min
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.
