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Tofu, Pumpkin and Sweet Potato Curry
Tofu, pumpkin, and sweet potatoes are three ingredients that you will rarely see combined in foods, but you will find that these three ingredients will combine perfectly for this Oriental style curry. This dish will be unique, and you may find that it will not agree with you at first, but it is an acquired taste that will give you an insight into the cuisines of Oriental countries. Once you grow to like it, it will easily become one of your favorite dishes.
The following dish calls for a simple base of curry powder fried with tomatoes and onions, with a bit of milk added to the sauce. Once the sauce has boiled, the addition of sweet potatoes and pumpkin will add the slightly sweet flavors for which this dish is famous. Finally, once the vegetables are boiled, chopped tofu is added to complete the delightful Oriental dish with its unique blend of flavors.
It is important that you purchase the right tofu for this dish. The correct tofu is not the Japanese style of tofu which is silky and soft, as this kind of tofu will simply fall apart as you add it to the curry sauce and will make you curry appear like a pudding. The correct type of tofu is the Thai tofu that is the consistency of fresh cheese, as it will hold its consistency when you cut it and will be the perfect addition to your dish.
Pumpkin, Sweet Potato, and Tofu Curry
Ingredients -
1 pound of sweet potatoes
1 pound of pumpkin
½ pound of tofu
5 large tomatoes
2 onions
3 cloves of garlic
3 tablespoons of curry powder
2 cups of milk
Salt and pepper, to taste
Preparation:
To begin the preparation of this dish, you will need to chop the pumpkin and sweet potatoes into cubes. You will need to cut the rind from the pumpkin and the peels from the sweet potatoes. Dice the onions, garlic, and tomatoes as well.
Place a large skillet to heat on the fire, and fry the garlic in olive oil until browned. Add the onions, and cook until transparent. Place the tomatoes in the pan, and cook them for a few minutes. Add the curry powder, and fry it for 10 minutes. Let the ingredients cook until they become a thick sauce.
Add the milk, sweet potatoes, and pumpkin, and leave the mixture to cook for 1 and a half hours.
Chop the tofu into small cubes, and let it sit to one side until the recommended time has passed. Add salt and pepper to taste, and add the cubes of tofu to cook for 10 minutes.
Serve with fresh jasmine rice.
(Serves 4)
Sweet Potato Curry
Photo Description:
This simple recipe is easy to prepare, though it will take a good deal of time for the potatoes and pumpkin to cook. The slightly sweet flavor is perfect to top white rice, and you can serve the dish with some yoghurt to obtain the best taste.
