Palak Tofu
Palak tofu is a vibrant and nutritious dish, blending tender tofu with a creamy spinach sauce flavoured with aromatic spices. Perfect for a balanced, plant-based meal that’s quick to make and satisfying.
Ingredients
- 200 g Spinach fresh, washed and chopped
- 200 g Tofu firm, drained and cubed
- 2 tbsp Oil vegetable or olive oil
- 1 Onion finely chopped
- 2 Garlic Cloves minced
- 1 tsp Ginger grated
- 1 tsp Cumin Seeds
- 1 tsp Coriander Powder
- ½ tsp Turmeric Powder
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 100 ml Water
- 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Add the cumin seeds and allow them to splutter for a few seconds.
- Add the finely chopped onion and sauté until translucent.
- Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
- Add the chopped spinach to the pan, stirring until it wilts down. This should take about 3-4 minutes.
- Once wilted, add the coriander powder, turmeric powder, salt, and pepper, mixing well.
- Pour in the water and let it simmer for a few minutes.
- Carefully add the cubed tofu to the pan, gently folding it into the spinach mixture.
- Allow it to cook for another 5 minutes, letting the flavours meld together. Finally, add the lemon juice, stirring gently to combine.
- Serve hot with rice or naan.
Nutrition
Calories: 268kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 13gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.1gSodium: 91mgPotassium: 705mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 9392IUVitamin C: 36mgCalcium: 262mgIron: 5mg
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