Step by step
Method
5 steps- 01
Pat tofu dry and season with salt and half the pepper.
- 02
Heat coconut oil in a skillet. Brown tofu for 5 minutes, turning, then move it to a plate.
- 03
Add onion, fennel seeds and curry leaves. Cook for 4 minutes until the onion colours at the edges.
- 04
Add turmeric, remaining pepper and coconut milk. Simmer for 2 minutes, then return the tofu and coat it in the sauce.
- 05
Take off the heat and add lime juice.
Cook's notes
Make it excellent
- Crush pepper just before cooking; freshly broken peppercorns give the sauce a bright, floral heat.
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