Indian Spinach

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Indian Spinach

 

This vegetarian side dish is very easy to make. You

can serve it with flatbreads or hot rice. It makes

excellent leftovers.

 

2 tsps. extra virgin olive oil

1 large onion, chopped

2 tbsps. garlic, crushed

1 bunch fresh spinach or frozen that has been thawed,

chopped

1 green bell pepper, chopped

3 dried red chilies

1/2 cup water

1 14 oz. package extra firm tofu, cubed

1 tsp. turmeric

2 tsps. garam masala

1 large red bell pepper, chopped into large pieces

1/4 cup heavy cream

1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

 

In nonstick skillet or wok, heat 1 tsp. oil and add

onion, garlic and 3 dried red chilies. Fry 2 to 3

minutes until onions begin to brown, then add spinach

and green bell pepper and continue to fry until

spinach is wilted. Remove chilies and set aside. Put

spinach mixture in blender with water and puree until

smooth.

Meanwhile, heat 1 tsp. oil in skillet and add tofu

cubes and fry 2 to 3 minutes. Add turmeric, garam

masala* and red bell pepper and fry a few minutes

more, adding a little more oil if needed.

Put blended mixture back into the pan and bring to a

simmer. Then add heavy cream and cook another 1 to 2

minutes on low heat. Spoon into serving dish and

garnish with a wreath of fresh chopped cilantro and

the 3 dried red chilies. Serves 8.

 

 

 

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