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Home » All recipes » Mattar Palak Tofu|Peas Spinach Tofu Curry|Indian Tofu Recipes

Mattar Palak Tofu|Peas Spinach Tofu Curry|Indian Tofu Recipes

Published: Nov 16, 2013 · Modified: Dec 5, 2019

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Mattar Paneer,the ever popular dish in Indian restaurants gets a healthy make over by replacing paneer with tofu. I also included some baby spinach which blended well with the spices. Makes for a quick nutritious meal. Serve over rice or Indian flatbread.

 If interested check out my other Tofu recipe-
Tofu no butter masala
Tofu Masala Curry
Oats Palak Paratha ( Oats Spinach Flatbread)
Oats Chayote Rotti
Mushroom Masala

Mattar Palak Tofu:

Ingredients:

  • Firm tofu – 8 ounces cubed
  • Frozen peas- 1 cup
  • Large tomato –  2 chopped
  • Small Onion – 1 chopped fine
  • Corn- ¼ th cup ( optional)
  • Spinach- 2 cups loosely packed
  • Ginger – 1 inch grated
  • Garlic cloves- 1 chopped
  • Garam masala- ½ tsp  or to taste
  • Coriander powder- ½ tsp
  • Turmeric powder- ¼ the tsp
  • Red chilly powder- ¾th tsp or to taste
  • Kasoori methi- a generous pinch
  • Milk- ¼ the cup ( I used 2 % milk)
  • Water- ½ cup
  • Oil – 3 tsps
  • Salt to taste
  • Lemon juice to taste
  • Fresh coriander leaves- 1 tbsp chopped
Procedure:
  • In a non stick pan, add a tsp of oil and the tofu cubes. Season with some salt and red chilly powder. Sautee the tofu until light golden color on both sides. Remove and set a side.
  • In the same pan heat the rest of the oil. Add the chopped onion, ginger and garlic. Add a pinch of salt and turmeric powder. Sautée till onions are softened.
  • Add in the garam masala, coriander powder and red chilly powder. Fry for 30 seconds. Add the chopped tomato and salt. Cook till tomato becomes mushy.
  • Add the corn and baby spinach,fry for a minute. Add the water and stir well. Give a quick boil.
  • Add the stir fried tofu, dry fenugreek leaves and milk. Stir well, reduce the heat and simmer for ten minutes.
  • Garnish with fresh coriander leaves. Check for the seasoning.
  • Serve over  rice or Indian flat bread ( roti).

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  1. Prerana Khanwalkar

    December 12, 2013 at 2:15 am

    delicious and flavorful curry .Link in recipes to on going event at
    http://savorindian.blogspot.com/2013/12/event-announcement-cooking-with-green.html

    Reply
  2. Resna Nishad

    November 17, 2013 at 6:01 am

    Delicious curry…rich and flavorful…that bowl is really inviting..

    Reply
  3. Resna Nishad

    November 17, 2013 at 5:59 am

    Delicious curry…that bowl is really inviting…

    Reply
  4. Sathya Priya

    November 16, 2013 at 1:54 pm

    Tofu looks awesome in the curry.Must b delicious

    Reply
  5. Sapana Behl

    November 16, 2013 at 8:54 am

    Very healthy and delicious curry !

    Reply

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