Spinach Tofu in Indian Style

Spinach Tofu in Indian Style

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Difficulty
Easy 👌
Preparation
30 min
Baking
0 min
Resting
0 min

Ingredients

2Servings
1 stalk
spinach
200 g
tofu
¾ stalk
onion (for thickening)
100 ml
tomato purée (passata)
½ tsp
coriander powder
½ tsp
fenugreek seeds (kasuri methi)
4 tbsp
cashews (for garnish)
salt
¼ tsp
chili powder
1 tsp
garlic paste
1 tsp
ginger
½ tsp
garam masala
1 bar
cinnamon stick
1 bar
black cardamom pod
1 tsp
cumin seed

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Utensils

bowl, sauté pan, ladle

  • Step 1/7

    Tofu/ Paneer for Easy Palak paneer This step is optional: Fry Tofu/ paneer in a pan with 1 tsp oil for 2- 3 mins to keep them soft you can also drop them in water and leave for 10-15 mins drain and set aside.
    • 200 g tofu

    Tofu/ Paneer for Easy Palak paneer This step is optional: Fry Tofu/ paneer in a pan with 1 tsp oil for 2- 3 mins to keep them soft you can also drop them in water and leave for 10-15 mins drain and set aside.

  • Step 2/7

    Spinach paste/ spinach puree for Easy Palak paneer Firstly, Clean the spinach and wash it with luke warm water.
    • 1 stalk spinach
    • bowl

    Spinach paste/ spinach puree for Easy Palak paneer Firstly, Clean the spinach and wash it with luke warm water.

  • Step 3/7

    Now bring spinach to boil until it turns smooth. Afterwards, turn off the flame and allow it to get cool. Moreover, with the help of strainer remove the excess water. For spinach puree, grind the spinach, you can add chilles (optional) and some cubes of tofu/paneer to give it creamy texture.

    Now bring spinach to boil until it turns smooth. Afterwards, turn off the flame and allow it to get cool. Moreover, with the help of strainer remove the excess water. For spinach puree, grind the spinach, you can add chilles (optional) and some cubes of tofu/paneer to give it creamy texture.

  • Step 4/7

    How to make Tofu spinach gravy Heat a pan with oil ,cumin seeds, add cinnamon cards ,cloves and cumin when they begin to splutter add onions , coriander powder and fry till they turn transparent Add ginger garlic paste and fry until the raw smell goes away
    • 1 tsp garlic paste
    • 1 tsp ginger
    • ½ tsp garam masala
    • sauté pan

    How to make Tofu spinach gravy Heat a pan with oil ,cumin seeds, add cinnamon cards ,cloves and cumin when they begin to splutter add onions , coriander powder and fry till they turn transparent Add ginger garlic paste and fry until the raw smell goes away

  • Step 5/7

    Add tomatoes and salt fry till they turn mushy Add kasuri methi, garam masala and coriander or cumin, saute until the mixture leaves the sides of the pan Pour half cup water and stir cook until the mixture thickens Simmer the flame add the pureed spinach mix well and cook until it begins to bubble and mix switch off
    • ¾ stalk onion (for thickening)

    Add tomatoes and salt fry till they turn mushy Add kasuri methi, garam masala and coriander or cumin, saute until the mixture leaves the sides of the pan Pour half cup water and stir cook until the mixture thickens Simmer the flame add the pureed spinach mix well and cook until it begins to bubble and mix switch off

  • Step 6/7

    Allow gravy to cook. Add Tofu/Paneer and mix, switch off the burner.
    • ladle

    Allow gravy to cook. Add Tofu/Paneer and mix, switch off the burner.

  • Step 7/7

    This step as a substitute to cream you can sock 10 cashews in warm water for 15 mins and blend to a smooth cream consistency
Serve Easy Palak Paneer with naan  roti or rice
    • 100 ml tomato purée (passata)
    • ½ tsp coriander powder
    • ½ tsp fenugreek seeds (kasuri methi)
    • 4 tbsp cashews (for garnish)
    • salt
    • ¼ tsp chili powder

    This step as a substitute to cream you can sock 10 cashews in warm water for 15 mins and blend to a smooth cream consistency Serve Easy Palak Paneer with naan roti or rice

  • Enjoy your meal!

    Spinach Tofu in Indian Style

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