Saag Tofu

                                                                            
Quantities                 Ingredients
1 lb.
Firm tofu, large dice
3 Tbsp.
Vegetable oil
4 tsp.
Garam masala
4 tsp.
Kosher salt
3 medium
Garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1 medium
Yellow onion, thinly sliced
2 medium
Plum tomatoes, finely chopped
2 tsp.
Ground ginger
1 lb.
Baby spinach
1/2 c.
Plain Greek-style whole-milk yogurt

Preparation Procedures:

1. Combine tofu with 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil, 2 teaspoons of garam masala and 2 teaspoons of salt. Mix gently to coat tofu, set aside.

2. Heat a large (12 inch) frying pan over medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon of oil. When it simmers, add tofu in a single layer and cook until browned about 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate.

3. Wipe out the pan and return it to the stovetop over medium heat, add remaining 1 tablespoon oil. When it simmers, add garlic and onion, stirring occasionally until onion is tender and browned, about 3 minutes. Stir in tomatoes and ginger. Cook until tomatoes just start to soften, about 2 minutes.

4. Add spinach in handfuls and stir frequently, scraping the bottom of the pan to incorporate any browned bits. Cook until spinach is very wilted and liquid is cooked off, about 7 minutes. Stir in reserved tofu and cook until heated through, about 1 minute. Remove from heat. In a medium bowl stir together remaining garam masala, remaining salt and yogurt and add in spinach mixture. Stir until well mixed and serve.

Yield:  4 servings

Preparation Time:  25 minutes