Real African Dishes: [MC-AllEthnic-Recipes] Saag "Paneer"

Wednesday, January 16, 2013

[MC-AllEthnic-Recipes] Saag "Paneer" - Spinach With Tofu (Indian)

* Exported from MasterCook *

Saag Paneer - Spinach With Tofu

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Categories : Indian spinach
tofu vegetarian

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 lb baby spinach
1 lb medium-hard tofu -- drained
3 TBSP oil (sunflower oil)
1 white onion -- finely diced
3 tsp minced ginger
3 tsp minced garlic
1 tsp fenugreek seeds
1 tsp turmeric
1 tsp red chili powder (pasilla)
2 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp garam masala
1/2 tsp ground fennel

I use medium tofu in place of panir in this lovely spinach curry.

Cube the tofu into pieces about 1 1/2 inch, quite large; set aside.
Heat the oil in a deep pan; add the, ginger, garlic and seeds and cook until
they pop and splutter. Stir in the spice powders. Add the spinach a bit at a
time, stirring until it wilts down. Add the tofu after the spinach has
melted, stir carefully but well, cover and remove from heat. Allow flavors
to marry for a time; adjust seasonings if needed.
Serve with channa masala (curried chickpeas), steamed Basmati rice, cucumber
raita, hot mango chutney and flatbread.
This dish can be served warm or at room temperature.

Cuisine:
"Indian"