Method
- Steam cook the vegetables individually with a pinch of ginger powder until half done. Keep aside.
- Heat about a tbsp of oil in a wide pan and slightly brown the tofu. Keep aside.
- In the same pan, add the remaining oil and sauté the onions and green onions until translucent.
- Add the red curry paste and cook for about a minute or so.
- Add the coconut milk and let it come to a boil. Simmer for about 5 mins.
- Now add the steamed vegetables and pineapple and cook for about 8-10 mins.
- Then add the tofu and salt to taste. Add water if needed to bring it to required consistency.
- Bring it to a gentle boil and simmer for about 10 more mins.
- Check if vegetables are done.
- Keep in mind that the vegetables should still have a bite to it and should not be too mushy.
- Tear a few basil leaves and add at the end.
- Mix well and serve with white rice, jasmine rice or brown rice.
Recipe courtesy: My Cooking Journey
Ingredients:
Homemade Thai red curry paste – 3 tbsp
Coconut milk – 1 – 14oz can
Onions – 1 (sliced)
Tofu (extra firm) – 1 package (drained and cut into cubes)
Choice of mixed vegetables carrots, beans, broccoli, cauliflower, green peas, snow peas, baby corn and zucchini – 3 cups
Pineapples (chopped) – 1 cup
Spring onions – 4 (chopped with the green top)
Oil – 2 tbsp
Salt – as needed
Ginger powder- 1 tsp
Thai basil – few (substitute regular basil)
bean sprouts (optional) - a few