Chickpea Tofu

Fond of Tofu but don't find it easily in your local market? Tofu is not only a bit difficult to find in the local Indian market but is also expensive at the same time. We bring to you a homemade recipe that will help you make protein-rich Tofu with just 2 ingredients- chickpea and water. This recipe is so easy to make and will definitely become one of your favourites. From salads and wraps to curries and sandwiches, this chickpea tofu can be used in a variety of recipes. This chickpea tofu is very similar to soy tofu in terms of taste and texture. If you are someone who loves trying out different recipes at home, then you need to bookmark this recipe for sure. Here is a basic tofu recipe but if you want to flavour it up, you can add some flavourings like salt, cumin powder etc to make masala tofu. Do try this recipe, rate it and let us know how it turned out to be by leaving a comment in the section below. Happy Cooking! (image credits-istock)

INGREDIENTS

1 cup chickpeas

2 cup water

How to make Chickpea Tofu

Step 1

Wash the chickpeas well and soak them overnight in a bowl of water.

Step 2

The next morning, wash the chickpeas well under running water. Add the soaked chickpeas to a bowl along with 2 cups of water. Blend well in batches to form a smooth mixture.

Step 3

Place a sieve on a bowl and line it with muslin cloth. Pour the chickpeas mixture and strain it. Make a potli with the muslin cloth and squeeze out all the liquid from it.

Step 4

Pour the chickpea water into a pot and keep it on high flame. Once a boil comes, lower the flame to medium. Keep stirring in between to prevent the mixture from sticking at the bottom. Cook for about 20-25 minutes or till it thickens.

Step 5

Let the mixture cool down a bit and then transfer to a glass container. Level it properly and set it aside. it might take 2-3 hours for the tofu to set completely.

Step 6

Once firm, your Chickpea Tofu is ready to be used. Take it out of the container, chop into pieces and use in recipe of your choice.

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