palak tofu

i made some palak tofu and jasmine rice for lunch before work... yum yum!

ingredients:
10 oz package of frozen spinach
1/2 lb extra firm tofu, cubed
2 T canola oil
pinch of hing
1 T ginger paste
1/2 t cumin seed
1/2 t tumeric
1/2 t red chili powder
1/4 t red pepper flake
about 3/4 c tomato puree
2 T cornstarch mixed with cool water
soy milk

01. lightly pan fry cubed tofu in canola oil. remove tofu from pan and use remaining oil to cook in.
02. add pinch of hing, ginger paste, cumin seeds, tumeric, red chili powder, and red peper flake. fry until fragrent.
03. add tomato puree and fry until well combined and darker in color.
04. add spinach and stir to coat with spice/tomato mixture.
05. add cornstarch/water mixture and stir spinach until well combined. add milk to desired thickness.
06. cook on medium-low heat for 6-7 minutes covered.
07. stir spinach and add tofu, stirring until well combined. continue cooking on medium-low heat for 5 minutes.
08. stir well before serving, and plate with steamed rice and choice of bread.