Spicy tofu sambal in south indian style

Ingredients

For The Paste:

• 20 dried red chillies-soaked in hot water for 30 minutes
• 1/2 cup chopped shallots
• 2 tablespoons ginger garlic paste
• 1/2 cup chopped tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• salt to taste
• 2 tablespoons chili oil

Marinate for Tofu:

• 4 packets of tofu-cubed
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon gram masala
• salt to taste
• 1 tablespoon fish masala
• (A)
• 2 cups of finely chopped shallots
• 1 cup finely diced tomatoes
• few sprigs of curry leaves
• 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 big cinnamon stick
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• few star anise
• chopped coriander and spring onions
• 1 tablespoon melted ghee