TASTIEST GARLIC TOFU RECIPE RESTAURANT STYLE | Chilli Garlic Soya Paneer Recipe

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Ingredients required for making spicy garlic tofu -
454 gm/16 oz firm/extra firm tofu
170gm/ 6 oz / 1 large onion or 2 medium onions
340 gm/12 oz/ 2 medium bell peppers (any color)
32 gm/ 1 oz / 6 large cloves of garlic. Please do not chop the garlic too fine.
4 green onions (scallions). You can use any greens according to your choice. I sometimes even use coriander leaves or parsley if I do not have green onions.
sprinkle of salt
4 tablespoons oil
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil (totally optional)
sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds for garnish (totally optional)
For coating tofu -
1/2 teaspoon red chilli powder or paprika (adjust the proportion according to your preference)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon heaped cornstarch(cornflour). Can replace with flour or potato starch.
For the sauce -
2 tablespoons regular soy sauce
2 teaspoons dark soy sauce (optional).
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar or any vinegar of your choice
1 tablespoon heaped tomato ketchup
1 teaspoon sugar. Add a teaspoon more if not using dark Soy Sauce .
2 teaspoons kashmiri red chilli powder or any type of chilli sauce of your choice. Adjust proportion according to your tolerance of heat.
1 teaspoon cornstarch (cornflour)
1/3 rd cup water (room temperature)