Spice Tofu and Bean Sprouts Kodri

Preparation Time: 25 mins
Cooking Time: 20 mins
Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

• 2 tsp oil
• 1/2 cup sliced spring onions
• 1 1/2 tsp chinese 5 spice powder , recipe below
• 1/2 cup bean sprouts
• 1/2 cup tofu (bean curd/soya paneer) cubes
• 2 1/2 cups cooked kodri (varagu)
• a pinch sugar
• salt to taste
• Chinese 5 Spice Powder (makes 1/4 Cup)
• 4 tsp peppercorns (kalimirch)
• 16 whole star anise (chakri phool)
• 12 cloves (laung / lavang)
• 10 sticks cinnamon (dalchini)
• 2 tbsp fennel seeds (saunf)

Method

1. Heat the oil in a non-stick kadhai, add the spring onions and sauté over a medium flame till they are tender.
2. Add the chinese 5 spice powder and sauté over a medium flame for ½ a minute.
3. Add the bean sprouts and tofu and mix well.
4. Add the cooked kodri, sugar and salt, toss well and cook over a medium flame for another minute.
5. Serve hot.