Saag Tofu (Spinach and Tofu)

Saag Tofu served in a silver bowl
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Film producer and director Ismail Merchant was also a wonderful cookbook author. Here is a vegan adaptation of his recipe for palak paneer.

Ingredients

  • 1 19-oz package organic tofu
  • 18 oz. baby organic spinach
  • 5 tablespoons vegan butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
  • 2 teaspoons garlic, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger root, peeled and grated using a Microplane
  • 1/4 teaspoon Indian chili powder (cayenne)
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, coarsely ground
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon turmeric

Directions

  • 1)

    Cut the tofu into half-inch cubes and drain in a sieve until ready for use.

  • 2)

    Wash the spinach, if needed. Over medium heat, cook it in a covered 12-inch saucepan with 1 cup water until bright green and tender, about 10 minutes. Drain and chop roughly.

  • 3)

    In a dry saucepan, melt the butter with 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat.

  • 4)

    Sauté the onion until it turns glassy.

  • 5)

    Add cumin and garlic and cook for 1 minute.

  • 6)

    Add the ginger, spinach, chili powder, black pepper, salt  and turmeric and stir.

  • 7)

    Add tofu. Simmer, covered, for 10 minutes. Serve hot.

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