Tofu Saagwala
tofu saagwala
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Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: Healthy, Tofu, Vegetables, Vegetarian
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 189kcal
Author: Chef Bill Collins

Ingredients

  • 1 lb extra firm tofu, cut into 1” cubes
  • 2-3 tbsp olive oil
  • 8-10 oz fresh spinach
  • 1 red pepper, cut into ½ slices
  • 1 large onion, grated
  • 3 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
  • 1-2 inches ginger, peeled and grated
  • 2 tsp cinnamon
  • ½ tsp cardamom
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • ½ tsp turmeric
  • 1 15 oz can pureed tomatoes
  • ½ cup plain yogurt
  • ¾ cup water
  • 2 tsp Bragg’s Liquid Aminos
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Heat a large skillet or wok over a medium-high heat. When it’s heated, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil, followed by the tofu. Brown the tofu on at least two sides. Remove from pan and set aside
  • Scrape as much of the tofu bits from the pan as possible, and add the spinach. Sauté this until it’s cooked through. The volume will be vastly reduced. Remove from the pan and set aside
  • Over a medium heat, add the onion and pepper. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, or until it’s cooked and softened a bit. It’s fine if there’s still some crunch to it. Add the garlic and ginger, and sauté for 30 seconds, or until fragrant
  • Add the tomatoes, yogurt, and water, and bring to a simmer.
  • OPTIONAL STEP: with a blender or food processor, puree the cooked spinach with ½ cup of water. If you skip this step and don’t puree the spinach, the flavor will be fine, but it won’t be a smooth green sauce
  • Add the spinach to the pan, and return the mixture to a simmer. Add the Bragg’s Liquid Aminos and the tofu
  • Adjust the flavor with salt, pepper, and more Bragg’s, as needed
  • Serve with rice

Notes

Yield: approximately four servings
NOTE: Combine all of the spices in a bowl before you start cooking, to save yourself some time and stress
Nutrition Facts
Tofu Saagwala
Amount per Serving
Calories
189
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
11
g
17
%
Saturated Fat
 
2
g
13
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
6
g
Cholesterol
 
4
mg
1
%
Sodium
 
146
mg
6
%
Potassium
 
691
mg
20
%
Carbohydrates
 
13
g
4
%
Fiber
 
4
g
17
%
Sugar
 
5
g
6
%
Protein
 
12
g
24
%
Vitamin A
 
6437
IU
129
%
Vitamin C
 
57
mg
69
%
Calcium
 
160
mg
16
%
Iron
 
4
mg
22
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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