What happens when tropical sweetness meets the warmth of coastal spices? Something worth a second helping. 🍍✨
This Coastal Pineapple and Tofu Curry brings together the sweetness of caramelised pineapple, the richness of coconut and the gentle warmth of spices in a beautifully balanced bowl.
Delicate silken tofu and fragrant curry leaves make every spoonful comforting, while the pineapple adds a brightness that keeps you coming back for more.
A lovely change from the everyday, whether you are cooking for yourself or sharing a meal with people you love.
| Course | Main |
| Servings | 4 persons |
| Preparation Time | 10–15 minutes |
| Cook Time | 20 minutes |
Ingredients for Coastal Pineapple and Tofu Curry(1 cup=200 ml, 1 tbsp=15 ml) |
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| 1 cup | Pineapple cut into 1″ pieces |
| 1 tbsp | Ghee |
| 1 tbsp | Oil |
| 1 packet (200 gms) | Tofu (silken tofu) cut into cubes |
| Salt to taste | |
| Red chili powder to taste | |
| 1 tsp | Mustard seeds |
| 6–8 | Curry leaves |
| 2–3 | Whole red chilies |
| 1–2 | Onion paste |
| 1 tbsp | Garlic paste |
| 1 tbsp | Jaggery powder |
| 1 tsp | Ginger-green chili paste |
| ½ tsp | Turmeric powder |
| 1 tbsp | Coriander powder |
| 200 ml | Coconut milk |
| 200 ml | Coconut cream |
| Lemon juice, as per taste | |
Instructions for Coastal Pineapple and Tofu Curry |
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| 1. | Heat oil in a pan. Add the chopped pineapple cubes. Add ¼ tsp red chili powder and salt to taste. Cook on low heat until the pineapple is caramelized. Remove from flame once done. Set aside to cool. |
| 2. | In the same pan, heat the ghee. Splutter the mustard seeds, whole red chilies and 5–6 curry leaves. |
| 3. | Add the onion paste, ginger, garlic and green chili paste. Add the turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander seed powder and cook until the ghee separates. |
| 4. | Add the caramelized pineapple cubes and jaggery powder. Next, add coconut milk and cream, and simmer on a low flame. Season with salt and lemon juice. Taste and adjust the seasoning. |
| 5. | Add the tofu cubes. Garnish with fresh curry leaves. Give it a boil and serve hot at once. |
Note
Always add tofu at the end when about to serve and just give it a nice boil. Do not stir too much. You don’t want the tofu to crumble.
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