Description
A vibrant and wholesome super-green tofu curry packed with fresh spinach, fragrant spices, and golden fried tofu, served with nutritious brown and wild rice. This comforting and flavorful curry combines crispy tofu with a smooth, herby spinach sauce, delivering a satisfying vegetarian meal that’s perfect for any day of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Tofu and Curry
- 280g firm tofu, cut into small triangles
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 tsp coriander seeds
- 2 tsp cumin seeds
- 2 cardamom pods, seeds bashed
- 10g ginger, peeled and roughly chopped
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
- 400g spinach
- 10g coriander, roughly chopped, plus extra whole leaves to serve
To Serve
- 2 x 250g pouches cooked brown & wild rice mix
Instructions
- Prepare and Fry Tofu: Pat the tofu dry thoroughly with kitchen paper to remove excess moisture. Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large, deep frying pan over medium heat. Fry the tofu triangles for 3-4 minutes on each side until they turn golden brown and crispy. Remove the tofu using a fish slice and place them on kitchen paper to drain any excess oil.
- Toast Spices: Pour the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil into the same pan. Add coriander seeds, cumin seeds, and bashed cardamom seeds. Cook over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the spices begin to pop and release their aromas.
- Sauté Aromatics: Add the chopped ginger, onion, and garlic to the pan with the toasted spices. Cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring often, until the onions are golden at the edges and the mixture is fragrant.
- Wilt and Blend Spinach: Turn heat to low and gradually add the spinach in handfuls, stirring each addition until wilted. Once all the spinach is wilted, transfer the spinach mixture, chopped coriander, and 300ml of water into a high-powered blender. Blend until completely smooth and creamy.
- Simmer the Curry Sauce: Pour the blended green sauce back into the pan and season with salt to taste. Bring the sauce gently to a simmer over low heat.
- Finish Curry with Tofu: Add the fried tofu back into the pan, stirring gently to coat the tofu pieces with the sauce. Cook for another 4-5 minutes until the tofu is heated through and has absorbed the flavors. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Serve: Spoon the super-green tofu curry over warm cooked brown and wild rice. Garnish generously with extra whole coriander leaves before serving.
Notes
- Drying the tofu thoroughly before frying helps achieve a crispier texture.
- Use a high-powered blender for a smoother sauce; a standard blender may require longer blending time.
- Adjust water quantity slightly if the sauce is too thick or too thin to achieve your preferred consistency.
- This curry can be made ahead and reheated gently on the stovetop or microwave.
- For gluten-free, ensure the rice mix contains no gluten-containing ingredients.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Indian-inspired
Keywords: tofu curry, spinach curry, vegetarian curry, healthy curry, Indian-inspired tofu, super green curry, brown rice curry
