Palak (Spinach) Tofu

Name: Palak (Spinach) Tofu
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: South Asia — Muslim traditions
Ingredients: 1 tbsp peanut oil; 1 cup onion; 4 green chilies; 2 large tomatoes; 1 tsp ginger; 1 bunch fresh spinach; 1 tsp peanut oil; 0.5 tsp cumin; 0.25 cup poppy seed; 2 tbsp kasuri methi; 0.5 tsp garam masala; salt; 15 piece tofu

Tofu, spinach and green chilies simmered on the stove and spiced with ginger and cumin for a South Asian dish.

30 min · Serves 4 · Medium

Method

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Time: Prep 15 min · Cook 15 min · 30 min total
Difficulty: medium

1
Heat oil in a wide skillet to a smoking point. Add onion, green chillies and tomatoes. Cook them to soft brown mush. Remove the contents to a plate.
2
Add the spinach to the skillet, and saute until the leaves collapse. Remove to a plate and wait for at least 5 to 10 minutes for them to cool down.
10 min
3
Take the cooled onion, chillies, tomatoes and spinach in a blender. Add a pinch of salt. Blend to thick puree. Set it aside.
4
Clean or wipe the same skillet and then add and heat oil. Add and toast the cumin. Add the spinach-tomato puree. Sprinkle the powdered poppy seeds, kasuri methi, garam masala, salt and turmeric. Along with about a cup of water. Stir well. Add the tofu cubes. Simmer on low heat for about ten minutes. Serve warm.