Shahi Mushroom + Tofu Curry

Method

1. 1Boil onions and cashews with whole spices for 6 minutes; cool and blend to a silky paste.
2. 2Heat oil, brown quickly tofu cubes till golden on all sides; put aside.
3. 3In the same pan, fry mushrooms till they release water and dry — 6 minutes.
4. 4Add ginger-garlic, chilli, coriander powder and salt; cook 1 minute.
5. 5Stir in the cashew-onion paste with 1 cup water and saffron; gently bubble 8 minutes.
6. 6Return tofu, gently bubble 5 more, finish with garam masala — silky ivory gravy with chunky mushrooms and tofu.