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Spiced Spinach and Tofu

This is a light simple main course which is quick to make. As with mast spiced dishes it benefits from reheating. Serve with plain rice or with the Golden Pilau recipe (next page). Vegan


Ingredients

1lb / 450g fresh spinach (or equivalent frozen)
2tbsp sunflower oil
1 onion, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, chopped
1 inch piece root ginger, grated
1 green chilli, deseeded and diced
½tsp cumin seeds
½tsp mustard seeds
1 pkt silken tofu
salt and pepper

Method

1. Wash the spinach thoroughly, squeeze dry, then cook in a covered pan over a low heat for 6-8 minutes.
Drain well and set aside.

2. Heat the oil and gently cook the onion far 3-4 minutes.
Next add the spices and cook for another 4 minutes.
Mix in the spinach and heat through.

3. Process the silken tofu in either a food processor or blender until smooth and runny.
Pour the this slowly into the spinach mixture, stirring thoroughly.

4. Cook the mixture until hot, stirring well.
Do not let it boil.

Adjust the seasoning and serve hot.


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Other recipes in this series:
Spiced Spinach & Tofu
 
recipes by Sarah Brown
from The Vegetarian October 1992
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