Palak Tofu
Ingredients
- tofu: 1 block firm tofu pressed, i used @tofooco
- arrowroot powder: 2 t
- spinach: 5 c
- shallots: 2
- tomato: 1/2
- garlic: 2 cloves
- ginger: 1 cm
- green chilli: 1
- oat cream: 2 t
- water: 1/2 c
- salt to taste
- oil
- whole spices:
- cumin seeds: 1 t
- bay leaves: 2
- cloves: 2
- black cardamom : 1
- powdered spices:
- garam masala: 1 t
- turmeric: 1 t
- coriander powder: 2 t
- asafoetida: 1/2 t
Preparation
Cut tofu in cubes, season with salt and pepper, dust with arrowroot and pan fry till crispy
Blanch spinach in boiling water and immerse in ice cold water
Drain spinach and blend with water, ginger, garlic and chilli into a smooth sauce
Heat oil in a pan and add the listed whole spices
Cook for a minute and add onions
When onions become translucent add tomato and powdered spices
Cook stirring till tomatoes turn mushy then add sauce
Bring to a simmer and stir in cooked tofu and oat cream
Season as desired