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.

mujahid rakhis
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Overall, I thought this was a good recipe. It was easy to follow and the dish turned out well. I would definitely make it again.


Jf Mim
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This recipe was a bit too spicy for me. I think I would have liked it better if I had used less chili powder.


Nezaam Davidson
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my dish didn't turn out as good as the picture. The tofu was too soft and the spinach was overcooked.


Finch No
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This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I think it could have used more spices.


Michael Owino
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to others. It's a great way to use up leftover tofu and spinach, and it's a healthy and delicious meal.


Bill Miller
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This was a tasty and healthy dish. I liked the combination of tofu and spinach, and the spices gave it a nice kick.


Anthony Ehosiem
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I'm not a big fan of tofu, but this dish was really good. The spinach and spices added a lot of flavor and the sauce was creamy and delicious.


Ram Mandal
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This was a great recipe. I made it for my family and they loved it. The tofu was crispy and the spinach was tender. The sauce was also very flavorful.


Margaret Amoako
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I love this dish! It's so flavorful and easy to make. I often make it when I'm short on time or when I need a healthy meal.


lala xan
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This was a quick and easy weeknight meal. I made it with some leftover tofu and spinach, and it turned out really well. The flavors were simple but delicious.


Muhammad Dilawar
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I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this dish. I'm not usually a big fan of tofu, but it was really good in this recipe. The spinach and spices added a lot of flavor and the sauce was delicious.


Patrick Herrera
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This dish was so flavorful and satisfying. The tofu was perfectly cooked and the spinach was tender and wilted. I loved the combination of spices and the creamy sauce. I will definitely be making this again!


MD: Fahim Ahmed
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This was a great way to use up some leftover spinach. I added a few extra spices to give it a bit more flavor, and it turned out really well. I served it over rice and it was a hit with my family.


Sani Deborah
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I love how easy this dish was to make. I'm not the most experienced cook, but I was able to follow the recipe and create a delicious meal that my family loved. The tofu was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and the spinach was perfectly


Parvez Ahmmed
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This Indian tofu with spinach dish was an absolute delight! The flavors were rich and complex, with the spinach adding a lovely freshness to the dish. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. Will definitely be making this again!