TOFU WITH SPINACH SAUCE

Tofu With Spinach Sauce image

Provided by Mark Bittman

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds spinach
12 ounces firm or extra-firm tofu
2 tablespoons butter or oil
1 tablespoon minced ginger
1 tablespoon minced garlic
3 dried chilies
2 tablespoons garam masala or curry powder
Salt to taste
1/2 cup yogurt
1 1/2 cups light cream or half-and-half

Steps:

Trim and wash spinach; do not dry. Chop leaves in one-inch pieces. Cut tofu in two horizontally and wrap in paper towels. Put it under a couple of plates.
Put butter or oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. A minute later, add ginger, garlic and chilies and cook, stirring occasionally, until garlic begins to color.
Stir in garam masala or curry powder and a large pinch of salt and cook, stirring, for about 30 seconds. Add spinach and cook, stirring, until it wilts, then add yogurt and a cup of cream. Pick out chilies and discard.
Cook mixture over medium-high heat; liquid in spinach will boil off. When mixture is nearly dry, cut tofu into half-inch pieces and incorporate. When tofu is hot, add remaining cream and cook for another minute or two, stirring. Adjust seasoning and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 446, UnsaturatedFat 14 grams, Carbohydrate 15 grams, Fat 39 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 16 grams, SaturatedFat 23 grams, Sodium 906 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 0 grams