Tofu and Pea Curry

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice
• 14 to 16 ounces reduced-fat firm tofu
• 1 onion (6 oz.), peeled and chopped
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh ginger
• 2 cloves garlic, peeled and pressed or minced
• 1 teaspoon salad oil
• 1 tablespoon curry powder
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 1 package (10 oz.) frozen petite peas
• 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
• Salt and pepper
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• Plain nonfat yogurt

Preparation

1. 1. In a 2- to 3-quart pan, combine rice and 2 3/4 cups water. Bring to a boil over high heat and cook until most of the water is absorbed, 7 to 10 minutes. Turn heat to low, cover, and cook until rice is tender to bite, 10 to 15 minutes longer.
2. 2. Meanwhile, rinse tofu; cut into 1/2-inch cubes and put in a colander to drain.
3. 3. In a 10- to 12-inch nonstick frying pan over medium-high heat, stir onion, ginger, and garlic in oil until onion begins to brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Add curry powder, coriander, and cayenne and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
4. 4. Add broth and stir often until boiling. Whack pea carton on a flat surface to separate peas. Pour peas into pan and add tofu. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until tofu is hot, 6 to 8 minutes. Mix cornstarch and 2 tablespoons water. Add to pan and stir over high heat until boiling. Add salt and pepper to taste.
5. 5. Pour curry into a bowl and sprinkle with cilantro. Mound hot rice in another bowl to accompany curry. Serve with yogurt to add to taste.