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

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

• 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).