Curried Tofu Crumble In Pita Bread

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 1 (12 -15 ounce) carton firm tofu
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
• 1/2 lime, juice of
• salt
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon chopped gingerroot
• 1 jalapeno chile or 1 serano chile, seeded and minced
• 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
• 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin seeds, crushed
• 2 onions, finely diced
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 roma tomatoes, seeded and sliced
• 3 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon masala

Recipe

• 1 crumble tofu onto a cloth towel, then gather the ends and twist firmly to get rid of any excess moisture. the tofu needs to be fairly dry. turn crumbled tofu into a bowl and toss with half of the turmeric, the lime juice, and a few pinches of salt (to taste). set aside.
• 2 heat oil in saute pan and add ginger, chile, and garlic. saute over medium-high heat for 2 minutes or less, if the garlic begins to color. add cumin, onions, remaining turmeric, and cayenne and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are soft (about 5 min.).
• 3 add tomatoes and raise the heat, stirring and cooking until the juices have just disappeared, then lower heat and add tofu. season dish with 1/2 tsp salt and more to taste, and cook until tofu is heated through, 3-5 minutes. stir in cilantro, sprinkle with the masala, and turn into serving dish or pitas. serve hot or at room temperature.