Sunday, February 22, 2015

Palak Paneer (Tofu)

Palak Paneer (Tofu)
Serves 4-6

1 Tbs cumin
1 tsp tumeric
1 tsp mustard seeds
1 large onion, rough chop
1/2 head garlic, chopped
2 Tbs ginger, minced
2 tsp coriander
2 tsp garam masala
1 tsp cayenne
2 tsp fenugreek
28oz diced tomatoes, with juices
1 Tbs tomato paste
2 serrano peppers, minced
water, if necessary
1 lbs frozen spinach
2 blocks tofu or 1.5-2 lbs paneer, small cubes
1 cup+ Milk or cream or soymilk or...
Big spoonful yogurt

Cook the cumin, tumeric, and mustard seeds in oil until seeds are popping. Add the onion and cook until browned a bit, 5 minutes.
Add garlic and ginger and cook a minute. Add remaining spiced and cook until fragrant.
Add tomatoes and deglaze - scrape up all the brown bits. Add the tomato paste and peppers and spinach and water if it's dry, and cook 5 minutes, or until well mixed and thickened some.
If you want, blend everything up now with a blender or immersion blender.
Add tofu and milk and yogurt to desired consistency. Cook until hot and bubbly and serve with rice.

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