Tofu Majestic (Vegan Chicken Majestic)

Tofu majestic is a vegan model of the favored South Indian starter, hen majestic. Spicy, crispy tofu in a thick, spicy sauce is a fully scrumptious starter or facet! You can simply management the warmth, in case you don’t like your meals too spicy. (Options for gluten-free, soy-free, and nut-free)

Chicken majestic is fairly common in eating places within the state of Andhra Pradesh, and particularly within the metropolis of Hyderabad. It is a spicy, crispy hen dish that’s normally fried or pan-fried and tossed in a thick, scrumptious, spicy sauce. It has parts from indo Chinese delicacies and the mixture with South Indian flavors makes it a finger licking can’t cease good appetizer!

It is served as-is as a starter with a facet of chutneys or a facet salad. You may also add it to wraps or serve with rice. It is totally mindblowingly delectable and scrumptious. The tofu is crisped with some cornstarch and rice flour and a few spices. Then tossed in a thick sauce to coat. If you wish to hold these crisp, toss and serve instantly!

Tofu majestic is certainly sizzling with 4 warmth parts in it, there’s inexperienced chilies, Kashmiri chili powder, black pepper and sambal oelek! It can get hotter relying on the inexperienced chilies that you simply use. To handle the warmth, use milder inexperienced chilies and use much less of the black pepper and Kashmiri chili powder.

I prefer to serve this with a facet salad of onion and cucumber. It’s type of like fast pickled onion with Indian spices referred to as laccha pyaza. See the recipe notes for directions for making the crispy, vibrant laccha onions. You may also serve with chutneys of selection or a creamy dip on the facet to mellow the warmth.

Why You’ll Love Tofu Majestic

• flavorful, crunchy, battered tofu in a thick, spicy sauce
• bake or pan fry the tofu
• versatile! Serve by itself, with chutney or creamy dipping sauce, with a contemporary salad, or as wraps
• straightforward to make gluten-free, nut-free, and even soy-free.

Ingredients

• tofu – Use further agency tofu, and remember to press for quarter-hour earlier than tearing into bite-sized items. For soy-free, use chickpea flour tofu, pumpkin seed tofu, or a soy-free vegan hen substitute.
• cornstarch, rice flour, and baking powder – Help the batter adhere to the tofu and get so crispy! You can use different starch as a substitute of cornstarch. Rice flour provides numerous crisp texture, however in case you don’t have some available, use extra starch as a substitute
• floor spices – For the batter, you’ll need black pepper, Kashmiri chili powder, and salt. Reduce the quantity of pepper and chili powder for much less warmth, if wanted. For the sauce, use floor coriander and garam masala.
• ginger garlic paste – Adds taste and umami to the batter.
• oil – Helps the tofu get crisp on the range or within the oven. You additionally want oil to sauté the aromatics for the sauce.
• aromatics – Garlic and sizzling inexperienced chilis add tons of umami! For much less warmth, use a milder inexperienced chili or bell pepper.
• herbs – Curry leaves and mint leaves add much more taste! You can use contemporary, frozen, or dried curry leaves within the sauce. Or omit and add a little bit of lime zest. Mint leaves add a refreshing taste that doesn’t have a great sub.
• sauces – Soy sauce and sambal oelek add umami and extra warmth. Use tamari for gluten-free and coconut aminos for soy-free. You can use one other Asian chili sauce as a substitute of sambal oelek, in case you like, and it’s also possible to use much less for much less warmth.
• non-dairy yogurt – Adds creaminess to the sauce. You can use different thick, non-dairy lotions, like cashew cream, in case you want. Choose nut-free and/or soy-free, if wanted.

How to Make Tofu Majestic

Press and tear the tofu, in case you haven’t already. In a shallow bowl, combine the cornstarch, rice flour, black pepper, Kashmiri chili powder, salt, and baking powder.

Mix within the ginger garlic paste, oil, and a tablespoon of water. Add extra water, just a few teaspoons at a time, till you get a thick batter.

Add in your torn tofu, and toss effectively to coat. This batter will hold thickening due to the cornstarch, so wait to make it till you’re able to toss the tofu into the batter. Toss rather well, then bake or pan fry.

To bake: Transfer the tofu to a parchment-lined baking sheet. Spread the tofu items aside if they’re clumped collectively. Bake at 400° F (205° C) for 20 to 25 minutes, or till crisp on all the edges.

To pan-fry: Heat a big skillet over medium-high warmth, and add the oil. Once the oil is sizzling, switch the tofu to the skillet. Spread out the items, breaking up any clumps. Cook for a minute or two, then flip the items and prepare dinner for one more 30 seconds. Keep flipping each 30 seconds or so to crisp a lot of the edges, about 5 to six minutes complete, then take away from the skillet.

Heat the identical skillet over medium warmth. Add the oil. Once the oil is sizzling, cut back the warmth to low, and blend within the garlic and inexperienced chilies. Stir and prepare dinner till the garlic begins to show golden, which might take about 30 seconds. Keep stirring so the garlic doesn’t burn.

Add the curry leaves and mint, and blend in for just a few seconds.

Add within the garam masala and coriander, and blend infor just a few extra seconds, then combine within the soy sauce, sambal oelek, non-dairy yogurt, and a tablespoon of water. Increase the warmth to medium-low, and produce this to a boil. If the sauce is simply too thick, combine in one other tablespoon of water and produce again to a boil.

Add in your crisp tofu, toss effectively to coat, and your tofu majestic is prepared!

How to Make the Laccha Onions(spiced onion salad)

Add onion rings to a bowl. You may also add some cucumber and julienned carrots, in case you like. Add in half of a finely chopped inexperienced chili in order for you it hotter.

Depending on the quantity of veggies, add 1/4 teaspoon or extra salt, 1/2 teaspoon or extra chaat masala, 1/2 teaspoon or extra Kashmiri chili powder or black pepper to style, and a great sprint of lime juice.

Mix all the pieces rather well.

This salad is crunchy, contemporary, and pairs superbly with the tofu majestic!

What to Serve with Tofu Majestic

Serve tofu majestic with laccha onions (recipe is within the recipe card notes above), or with rice, cilantro chutney, or a facet salad. I prefer to serve this with inexperienced chutney, mango chutney, or tamarind chutney. You may also serve it with a creamy dip or raita to stability the warmth.