SAAG TOFU (TOFU WITH SPINACH, GINGER, CORIANDER AND TURMERIC)
Raghavan Iyer, author of "660 Curries," describes the Indian cheese paneer as "fresh, firm and chewy" and "not unlike a block of extra-firm tofu," which you could substitute for paneer in a pinch. Tofu takes the place of paneer in this lighter version of saag paneer, a classic Indian dish made with fresh spinach sautéed in plenty of ginger, cumin, fennel seeds, chiles, coriander and turmeric. Here, seared tofu and yogurt are stirred in at the end, making it a creamy, satisfying, almost-vegan meal that's wonderful served with naan or over rice.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories dinner, easy, quick, main course
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- 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.
- Combine the shallot or onion and the ginger in a food processor or mini-chop and blend until finely minced, almost a paste.
- Heat the remaining oil over medium-high heat in a wok or skillet and add the cumin seeds, fennel seeds and whole chiles. 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 274, UnsaturatedFat 13 grams, Carbohydrate 15 grams, Fat 17 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 22 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 751 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so flavorful and satisfying.
Md Ladu
[email protected]This dish is so easy to make, and it's so delicious. I'm definitely going to make it again.
mr.lee Godfrey
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the tofu and the spinach.
Boyd Temple
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of tofu, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The sauce is so flavorful that it makes the tofu taste amazing.
Amdadul Haque
[email protected]I made this dish for my vegetarian friends, and they loved it. It's a great recipe for people who are new to tofu.
Qudratullah Ansari
[email protected]I'm always looking for new tofu recipes, and this one didn't disappoint. It's a great way to use up leftover tofu.
Oluebube Obichenwa
[email protected]This dish is so delicious and healthy. I feel good about eating it.
Frehager Eyob
[email protected]I'm so glad I tried this recipe. It's a new favorite in my household.
Tamsin de la harpe
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I'll be making it again and again.
Katie Morgan
[email protected]I made this dish with some leftover tofu I had in the fridge, and it turned out great.
Shabir Butt
[email protected]This dish is so flavorful and satisfying. I highly recommend it.
Rai Shan Marth
[email protected]I love how easy this recipe is to make. It's perfect for a busy weeknight meal.
Lucas Watts
[email protected]This is the best saag tofu recipe I've ever tried. I'll definitely be making it again.
kovid kama
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of tofu, but this recipe changed my mind. The tofu was cooked perfectly, and the sauce was amazing.
Ashok Tamang
[email protected]I made this dish for a dinner party last night, and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about how delicious it was.
Minahil Asif
[email protected]This dish was a hit with my family! Even my picky kids loved it. The tofu was nice and soft, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful.
Nirob Choudhury
[email protected]I've tried many saag tofu recipes over the years, but this one is by far the best. The tofu was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and the sauce was incredibly flavorful.
Ajsa Cadro
[email protected]This saag tofu recipe was an absolute delight! The tofu was cooked to perfection, and the spinach, ginger, coriander, and turmeric created a vibrant and flavorful sauce.