Tofu and Green Pea Curry

Modeled after Indian matar paneer, this saucy tofu curry is superb make-ahead fare, easy to reheat the next day or squirrel away in a tightly sealed lunch box. Look for double-concentrated tomato paste in tubes; it tends to be brighter and less tinny than canned versions. Cooking the tomato and spice mixture until the oil beads on the surface is a good way of ensuring the spices are fully cooked out with no hint of raw bitterness.