Spinach (Tofu) Paneer

Prep time:    10-15 minutes

Cook time:   30 minutes

Cost:             ~$5

Makes:         2-4 servings

This East Indian dish is usually made with paneer (cheese), but I used tofu instead. I added a yellow bell pepper, and you can also add a chili pepper and/or garlic for extra flavour.

I based the prices on Thrifty Food’s sales, though I got the spinach at Market on Yates, because it was on sale there.

Ingredients:                                                  Cost:                                     

-          Tofu                                                                $2

-          Oil

-          Vegetables (optional)

o   1 bunch of spinach                   $0.90

o   1 red/yellow/green pepper     $1

o   1 medium onion                         $0.50

o   3 cloves of garlic                        $0.50

-          Spices (optional)

o   Curry

o   Cayenne

o   Coriander

o   Cumin

o   Salt and pepper

 

Mix oil with spices

Add sliced tofu to oil and spices

Cook onion, garlic and peppers

Add tofu and cook until browned

What to do:

1.      Mix about half a cup of olive oil with spices

2.      Cut tofu into small squares and put in oil, covering both sides

3.      Wash and cut up other vegetables

4.      In a pan on medium heat cook onion, garlic and pepper until browned

5.      Add tofu and cook until browned

6.      Add spinach and cover with lid for about 5 minutes, until spinach is cooked

7.      Take lid off and cook any extra moisture away