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Why recepie famous for?
Palak paneer is a famous North Indian curry with full of flavor. This is the simple version with tofu. Quick and economical recipe. Eat it with rice, roti or naan.
Ingredients
irm tofu 1 packSalt a pinch
Red chili powder ¼ tsp
Kasoori methi ¼ tsp
Oil 1-2 tsp
For Spinach Gravy
Spinach 4 cups (fresh finely chopped)
Sugar a pinch
Oil 2-3 tsp
Cumin seeds ¼ tsp
Garlic 2 cloves (finely chopped)
Onion 1 medium (finely chopped)
Tomato paste ½ cup
Salt to taste
Red chili powder ½ tsp
Cumin powder ½ tsp
Turmeric a pinch
Garam masala powder ¼ tsp
Ginger 1 inch piece (julienned)
Instructions
Press tofu with the help of plate to remove moisture and leave for 30-40 minutes, then cut in cubes.Put tofu plate in a wide plate and sprinkle salt, red chili powder and kasoori methi all over cubes.
Now heat oil in frying pan and toast tofu cubes from both sides until golden and crisp.
Remove from stove and keep aside.
In cooking pan add washed and chopped spinach, pinch of sugar and little water. Cook for 2 minutes.
Let it cool, then blend into a fine paste.
Heat oil in a pan, sizzle cumin seeds and garlic then add onion, sauté till golden brown.
Now add tomato paste and cook until oil comes on top.
Add salt, red chili powder, cumin powder and turmeric and fry for a while.
Add spinach puree and cook for 2 minutes. Add garam masala and tofu. Simmer for 2 minutes.
At the end add julienned ginger and remove from stove.
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