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Chilli Tofu Recipe

Name: Chilli Tofu Recipe
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Kolkata
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This chilli tofu is ideal for anyone craving the bold heat of Indo-Chinese flavours in a fully vegan dish — crispy tofu tossed in Kohinoor's fiery chilli paneer sauce for a quick, satisfying plant-based dinner that's ready in just 15 minutes.

Flavour Region

Serves 4

15 minutes mins

Spice Level: Hot

Ingredients

Serves 4

15 minutes mins

1 Kohinoor Chilli Paneer Cooking Sauce
400g tofu
100g peppers, diced
1 tsp cooking oil
30g spring onions, chopped

Method

Heat the oil in a large pan and add the peppers. Fry until softened
Add the Kohinoor Chilli Paneer Cooking Sauce and bring to a simmer
Cut the tofu into chunks, and add to the cooking sauce and allow the tofu to cook and soak up the flavours for 10 minutes.
Serve with a sprinkling of the chopped spring onion.

1 Kohinoor Chilli Paneer Cooking Sauce
400g tofu
100g peppers, diced
1 tsp cooking oil
30g spring onions, chopped

Lovely and tasty fiery sauce with a flavour unlike any other I have purchased in supermarkets.

Penelope A.

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Kolkata, the cultural capital of India, boasts a cuisine that balances sweetness with subtle spice. From mustard-laced fish curries to iconic street food, every bite tells a story of Bengali tradition.

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takeaway

Usually

Sometimes

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Whole spices & real aromatics

Yes

Not Always

Usually

Authentic regional recipes

Only

Rarely

Sometimes

Balanced heat & depth of flavour

Ultimate

Never

Usually

No artificial flavours, preservatives or msg

Never

Always

Sometimes

Cost effective

Absolutely!

Not if you respect your tastebuds!

Costs a lot!!

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