Restaurant-Style Spinach and Tofu Curry
This restaurant-style spinach tofu curry transforms simple ingredients into a creamy, aromatic comfort dish that's both healthy and incredibly satisfying. The silky spinach base paired with perfectly seasoned golden tofu cubes creates a nutritious meal that's naturally gluten-free and easily made vegan.
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Servings: 4
Calories: 185kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb baby spinach
- 1 block extra-firm tofu cubed
- 2 tomatoes chopped
- 3-4 garlic cloves chopped
- 1- inch ginger chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
- 1/2 cup coconut milk or regular milk
- 2 teaspoons oil
- Salt to taste
Optional seasonings
- Paprika
- Black pepper
- Red chili flakes
- Sugar or honey
- Lemon juice
Instructions
- Cook chopped tomatoes, garlic, and ginger in a pan until soft and fragrant.
- Add spinach, cumin powder, chili powder, salt, and garam masala to the pan. Cook for 2 minutes until spinach wilts.
- Allow mixture to cool, then blend with 1/4 cup milk or coconut milk until smooth.
- In a separate pan, sauté cubed tofu with oil, paprika, salt, pepper, and chili flakes until golden brown on all sides.
- Heat the spinach puree in the same pan, add remaining 1/4 cup milk or coconut milk, cooked tofu, and water to adjust consistency.
- Simmer for 10 minutes, allowing flavors to meld. Add sugar or honey if desired for balance.
- Serve hot, optionally garnished with a squeeze of lemon juice.
Notes
Use coconut milk for a rich, vegan version or heavy cream for extra indulgence
Press tofu for 15 minutes before cubing to remove excess water and achieve better texture
Frozen spinach can substitute fresh - use about 10 oz and thaw completely before cooking
Adjust spice levels by increasing or decreasing chili powder and red chili flakes
Recipe can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 3 days - reheat gently with extra liquid if needed
For smoother texture, strain the blended spinach mixture before adding back to pan
Serve with basmati rice, naan, or quinoa for a complete meal
Nutrition
Calories: 185kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 320mg | Potassium: 890mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 6g