Tofu & Mushroom Madras Curry with Brown Rice

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Vegan Prep in 10 High protein 4 of 5 a day

Tofu & Mushroom Madras Curry with Brown Rice

Prep time: 0 mins
Total time: 30 mins
Cuisine: Indian
Food group: Vegan

Hearty filling tofu and earthy mineral-dense mushrooms are the main ingredients in our madras curry. Simmer away with black mustard seeds, garam masala, chopped tomatoes and coconut milk to make it creamy and decadent. Stir through spinach for vitamin K. Brown rice on the side to soak up the sauce.

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  1. Bring a large saucepan filled with salted hot water to a boil. Add the rice and boil for 25-30 mins, until cooked, then drain.
  2. Meanwhile, thinly slice the onion and mushrooms. Finely chop or crush 3 garlic cloves. Drain the tofu, pat dry with paper towel and cut into 2cm cubes.
  3. Heat a large frying pan with 2 tsp oil on medium-high heat. Add the onion and mushrooms and cook for 4-5 mins, until soft and golden brown. Season with sea salt and black pepper.
  4. Add the mustard seeds, garam masala, madras paste (to taste) and garlic to the pan. Cook for 1 min, then stir in the tofu and cook for 1 min. Pour in the chopped tomatoes and coconut milk and cook for 8-10 mins, until thickened.
  5. Meanwhile, finely chop the coriander. Thinly slice the chilli (remove the seeds for less heat). Stir the spinach and half the coriander into the curry, until wilted. Season with sea salt and black pepper.
  6. Serve the curry in bowls with the rice alongside. Garnish with the remaining coriander and chilli (to taste).

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