Cyns Tofu Curry In A Hurry Recipes

CYN'S TOFU CURRY IN A HURRY

Steps:

• Press the tofu for 10-15 minutes, You do this by putting the block of tofu on a plate, Place another plate on top and weight that plate with something heavy like a big can of tomatoes, Drain the liquid.
• You can skip this step but it makes the tofu a little meatier and less watery.
• Cut the tofu into 1/2" cubes.
• Heat oil in a large skillet or wok.
• Stir in the ginger and add the garlic and onions and let saute for a few minutes.
• Add the tofu and cook over medium-high heat, stirring frequently until the tofu is lightly browned on most sides, about 5 minutes.
• Open can of tomatoes and crush with your hands into the skillet.
• Now add your curry powder, cinnamon, and chili powder.
• Stir occasionally until liquid from tomatoes has reduced.
• Add finely chopped cilantro or parsely (or both, as I do).
• Stir in and let cook 1 minute.
• Remove from heat.
• Salt and pepper to taste and serve over hot rice!

EASY CHICKEN CURRY IN A HURRY

Steps:

• Put the oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. When hot, add the onions (and optional raisins), sprinkle with some salt and pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent, about 5 minutes. Turn the heat down to medium, sprinkle with half of the curry powder, and continue to cook a minute or two.
• Meanwhile, season the chicken with salt and pepper to taste and sprinkle it with the remaining curry powder. Move the onion to one side of the skillet and add the chicken in one layer. Cook for about 2 minutes on each side. Transfer to a plate.
• Add the sour cream and stir constantly over medium-low heat until the mixture is nice and thick. Return the chicken to the skillet and cook for a couple more minutes, or until cooked through, turning once.
• Garnish with cilantro or parsley and serve with rice.