Tempeh Jalfrezi: Indian-Chinese Style Stir-Fried Tempe in Thick Sauce (Vegan)

Method9 steps · about 1 hr

1. 1

   Step 1: Cut the tempeh (200 g) into 1 inch cubes

   Uses 200 g tempeh

2. 2

   Step 2: If desired, fry the cubed tempeh in vegetable oil as needed until golden, about 5 minutes, then set aside. Otherwise reserve the unfried tempeh cubes for step 6.

   Fry tempeh · 5 minUses cubed tempeh · Vegetable oil for optional tempeh prefrying (quantity unspecified)

3. 3

   Step 3: In a separate pan, heat the 2tbsp vegetable oil on low heat. Add the cumin seeds (1 tsp) until they start to sputter, about 2 min.

   Temper cumin seeds · 2 minUses 2 tbsp vegetable oil · 1 tsp cumin seeds

4. 4

   Step 4: Add the shallots (3). Fry till they turn golden-brown, about 5-8 minutes.

   Brown shallots · 7 minUses cumin seeds in hot oil · 3 shallots, sliced

5. 5

   Step 5: Add the garlic (2 cloves) and green chillies. Fry till fragrant, about 1 minute.

   Fry garlic and green chillies · 1 minUses browned shallots and cumin · 2 cloves garlic · 3 green bird’s eye chillies, sliced

6. 6

   Step 6: Add the finely chopped half-tomato (½), reserved tempeh, coriander powder (1 tsp), chilli powder and turmeric. Stir-fry for 5 minutes. Add a small splash of water only if the mixture starts to catch.

   Cook jalfrezi sauce and tempeh · 5 minUses fried jalfrezi aromatics · reserved fried-or-unfried tempeh · ½ tomato, finely chopped · 1 tsp coriander powder · ½ tsp red chilli powder · Pinch of turmeric powder · Water, a splash only if mixture starts to catch (optional; quantity unspecified)

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   Step 7: Add salt (to taste) and garam masala. Continue stir-frying for another 10 minutes.

   Stir-fry seasoned tempeh · 10 minUses tempeh in spiced tomato sauce · Salt to taste · Pinch of garam masala

8. 8

   Step 8: Add all the remaining ingredients (i.e., red onion (1), ginger (1 inch), green capsicum (½), roughly chopped tomatoes (½), coriander leaves (1 tbsp)) and cover the pan for 3 minutes.

   Cover and steam · 3 minUses seasoned jalfrezi tempeh · 1 small red onion, sliced · 1 inch ginger, thinly sliced · ½ green capsicum, sliced · ½ tomato, roughly chopped · 1 tbsp chopped coriander leaves

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   Step 9: Remove the lid and stir-fry for another 2 minutes.

   Finish uncovered jalfrezi · 2 minUses covered jalfrezi with finishing vegetables