INDIAN TOFU WITH SPINACH

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Categories     Cheese

Yield 4 people

Number Of Ingredients 14

3/4 pound firm tofu, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 tablespoons canola oil
1/2 cup coarsely chopped shallot or red onion
4 lengthwise slices peeled fresh ginger (2 inches long, 1 inch wide, 1/8 inch thick), coarsely chopped
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds
2 whole dried red chilies, like Thai, cayenne or arbol
1 tablespoon coriander seeds, ground
Salt to taste
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 1/2 pounds fresh spinach, stems trimmed at the end and washed in 2 changes of water, or 12 ounces baby spinach, rinsed
1/2 cup drained yogurt
1/4 teaspoon cornstarch

Steps:

  • 1. Drain the tofu on paper towels. Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium-high heat in a wok or a large, heavy lidded skillet and add the tofu. Stir-fry until golden brown and remove from the heat. 2. Combine the shallot or onion and the ginger in a food processor or mini-chop and blend until finely minced, almost a paste. 3. Heat the remaining oil over medium-high heat in a wok or skillet and add the cumin seeds, fennel seeds and whole chilies. Cook, stirring, for about 15 seconds, or until the spices are fragrant and reddish-brown. Add the onion and ginger and stir-fry until it is lightly browned, about 3 minutes. Add the coriander, salt, cayenne and turmeric, stir for about 10 seconds and add the spinach in batches, adding the next batch after the first batch wilts and stirring and scraping the bottom of the pan to deglaze. 4. Stir in the tofu, cover, reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 2 to 3 minutes, until the spinach is uniformly wilted and the tofu is warmed through. 5. Whisk the cornstarch into the yogurt. Remove the pan from the heat, remove the chilies, and stir in the yogurt. Taste, adjust salt and serve with rice or other grains.

Sumi Bhandari
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This dish is just okay. It's not bad, but it's not great either. I probably won't make it again.


Choosen King
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I'm not a fan of this dish. The tofu is too soft and the spinach is too bland.


jagat bahadur basnet
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This recipe is a bit too complicated for me. I'm not sure how to make some of the ingredients.


Terry Banda
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This dish is delicious, but it's a bit too time-consuming to make on a weeknight. I'll have to save it for a weekend meal.


Asjad Ali nawaz
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I love this dish, but it's a bit too oily for my taste. I'll have to try making it with less oil next time.


Densel Reyes
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This recipe is a bit too spicy for my taste. I'll have to reduce the amount of chili pepper next time I make it.


gabriel pillay
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my dish turned out bland. Maybe I didn't add enough spices. I'll try it again soon and see if I can get it right.


Mdshipon Ahmed
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This dish is a great way to get your daily dose of veggies. The spinach and tomatoes are packed with nutrients, and the tofu is a good source of protein. I also like that this dish is relatively low in calories and fat.


Naqi Ali
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I'm not a vegan, but I love this dish! The tofu is cooked perfectly and has a great flavor. The spinach and tomatoes are also delicious. I usually serve it with rice or naan bread.


Tharanga Serasinha
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This is my new favorite tofu recipe! It's so easy to make and always comes out delicious. I love the combination of the tofu, spinach, and tomatoes. It's the perfect dish for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Kinley Choden
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor of the tofu and spinach. I will definitely be making this again for my next party.


MD AFZAL
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This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the sweet and tangy flavor of the tomatoes and spinach. I usually serve it with rice or pasta.


Theguy04 Uwu
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I love the creamy texture of this dish. The spinach and tomatoes make a great sauce for the tofu. I also like the addition of the garam masala. It gives the dish a nice warm flavor.


Babul Maih
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It's also a great way to use up leftover spinach. I usually serve it with rice or naan bread.


MUHAMMAD SUDAIS KHAN
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I'm not a big fan of tofu, but this recipe changed my mind! The tofu was cooked perfectly and had a great flavor. The spinach and tomatoes were also delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Fardin Ghafary
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This dish is a great way to get your daily dose of veggies. The spinach and tomatoes are packed with nutrients, and the tofu is a good source of protein. I also like that this dish is relatively low in calories and fat.


Yolanda Ledezma
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always comes out delicious. I usually add a little extra spinach and garlic, and sometimes I'll use paneer instead of tofu. It's always a hit with my family and friends.


Johnny Edwards
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This was my first time making Indian tofu with spinach, and it turned out great! The flavors were amazing, and the tofu was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.