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Tofu Delicacy

Ingredients:

400 gms. block of firm drained tofu.
1 red chilli fienly chopped
1/2 tsp. coriander seeds ground
1/4 tsp. cardamom seeds ground
2 cloves garlic chopped finely
1 stalk curry leaves finely chopped
1" piece kenchur, peeled, chopped finely
salt to taste
1/2 cup rice flour
oil for deep frying
2 cups steamed rice
1 tsp. sambal ulek
banana leaves for wrapping

Method:

1. Cut tofu into 1-1/2" long fingers
2. Make a batter of all ingredients and water, except rice, sambal ulek.
3. Heat oil in a deep frying pan.
4. Dip pieces of tofu in batter, let into hot oil.
5. Deep fry a few at a time, till golden, and crisp.
6. Repeat for all pieces.

To proceed:

1. Mix cooked rice with sambal ulek, check for salt taste.
2. Pile rice on a large banana leaf in centre in a mound.
3. Arrange fried tofu over rice.
4. Wrap and secure leaf over rice, with toothpicks.
5. Steam for 5 minutes just before serving.
6. Serve hot in wrapping, with a stew if desired.

Making time: 45 minutes.
Makes: 4 servings
Shelflife: Best fresh after steaming.

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