# Charred Burmese Chickpea Tofu Batons in Tangy Tamarind-Turmeric Tomato Gravy

Charred Burmese chickpea tofu batons served in a tangy tamarind-turmeric tomato gravy with crispy garlic-shallot chili oil.

- Servings: 4 servings
- Cuisine: Indian
- Category: Dinner
- Diet: vegan
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1 cup chickpea flour
- 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
- 3/4 tsp fine sea salt
- 2.5 cups water
- 2 tbsp high-heat neutral oil
- 3 tbsp peanut oil
- 5 clove garlic, thinly sliced
- 2 shallot, thinly sliced
- 1 tsp crushed red chili flakes
- 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
- 4 roma tomato, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp ginger, finely julienned
- 3 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1.5 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp tamarind paste
- 1 tsp palm sugar
- 1/3 cup roasted peanuts, roughly crushed
- fresh cilantro leaf
- steamed jasmine rice

## Instructions

1. Line a loaf pan or small square container with a drop of oil.
2. In a bowl, whisk the chickpea flour, turmeric, salt, and 1 cup cold water until completely smooth.
3. Bring the remaining 1.5 cups water to a boil in a saucepan over medium heat.
4. Slowly pour the yellow chickpea mixture into the boiling water while whisking vigorously.
5. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly with a silicone spatula, until thick, glossy, and pulling away from the pan like custard.
6. Pour into the oiled mold and let sit uncovered for 15 minutes until firm.
7. Heat 3 tablespoons of oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry the sliced shallots and garlic until golden and crisp.
8. Remove from heat, stir in the chili flakes and sesame seeds, and scoop the crispy bits into a small bowl, leaving 1.5 tablespoons of the fragrant golden oil in the pan.
9. Return the skillet with the golden garlic oil to medium heat.

## Equipment

- loaf pan
- bowl
- saucepan
- silicone spatula
- skillet

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/p/DfRrlzmjOlV/?img_index=1
- Creator: Vegan Food Recipes
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/49996c5f-739b-45a9-b940-0f5f858b630a
- Extracted: 2026-11-07

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