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Kadai Gobi, shimla mirch, Tempeh(Tempeh, cauliflower, bell pepper in spicy tomato gravy) Vegan, glutenfree and holiday ideas!
This Kadai Gobi and Tempeh dish is the vegan version of Kadai Paneer. Kadhai /Karahi is an indian wok, usually…
- Ready 50 minutes
- Serves 4 servings
- Prep 10 minutes
- Cook 40 minutes

This Kadai Gobi and Tempeh dish is the vegan version of Kadai Paneer. Jump to Recipe
Recipe
Kadai Gobi
This Kadai Gobi and Tempeh dish is the vegan version of Kadai Paneer.
- Serves 4 servings
- Prep 10 minutes
- Cook 40 minutes
- Total 50 minutes
Ingredients
- 8 oz tempeh (or about 2 cups small cubes tempeh.)
- 1 medium green bell pepper (shimla mirch, capsicum)
- 1 cup cauliflower florets (big ones chopped)
- 1/2 medium onion chopped or sliced
- 1 Tablespoon oil
- 4 medium tomatoes
- 1/2 inch piece of ginger
- 5 cloves of garlic
- 1 green chili
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin seed (jeera)
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric (haldi)
- 1/2 teaspoon garam masala (Punjabi garam masala works best)
- 3/4 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon raw sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 cup water
Instructions
- 1
In a large kadhai or any deep pan, add oil and heat medium-high heat.
- 2
Add in the chopped tempeh and cook for a minute, stir and cook for another minute or 2 until some of the sides turn golden. Remove tempeh and keep aside.
- 3
Add in the bell pepper and cauliflower and cook stirring so some of the edges get golden. Remove and keep aside(you can skip this step and add them later to the curry directly as well)
- 4
Add in the cumin seeds and onions to the same oil and cook for 5-7 minutes until translucent.
- 5
Add in the spices and mix well, cook for a minute.
- 6
Blend the tomatoes, ginger, garlic and green chili to make a puree.
- 7
Add puree to the the onions and mix well.
- 8
Add in the tempeh and salt, sugar, mix and cook on low-medium heat, covered, stirring occasionally, for 15-20 minutes or until the tomato gravy thickens enough and sticks to the tempeh.
- 9
Add in water(depending on how dry or wet you want the final dish), lemon juice, bell peppers and cauliflower. mix well, adjust salt and spice to taste.
- 10
Cover and cook on low heat for 10-15 minutes until cauliflower is tender.
- 11
Serve hot topped with chopped cilantro, with flat bread(Naan, roti) or Rice!.
Nutrition
- Calories193 kcal
- Carbohydrates16 g
- Protein12 g
- Fat10 g
- Saturated Fat1 g
- Sodium498 mg
- Potassium687 mg
- Fiber3 g
- Sugar5 g
- Vitamin A1135 IU
- Vitamin C56.8 mg
- Calcium94 mg
- Iron2.4 mg







