Saag Tofu Recipe (Tofu Simmered in Spiced Mustard & Spinach Leaves)

Step 1: To begin making the Saag Tofu Recipe, we will first wash the green well in water

Step 2: Chop both the greens and steam them in a steamer for 4 to 5 minutes or pressure cook them for a couple of whistles

Step 3: If you plan to pressure cook in a pressure cooker, to make sure you turn off the heat after a couple of whistles and run the cooker under cold water to release the pressure immediately

Step 4: Releasing the pressure immediately, helps retain the green color of the greens

Step 5: Once the saag (mustard and spinach leaves) are cooked, cool them for a bit

Step 6: Once cooled puree the cooked spinach and mustard (saag) in blender and set aside

Step 7: Heat a teaspoon of oil in heavy bottomed pan over medium heat

Step 8: Add the diced tofu and pan fry it until it turns golden brown in color

Step 9: Once done, remove from the pan and keep it aside in a bowl

Step 10: In the same pan, add a teaspoon of ghee and heat over medium heat

Step 11: Add the red chilies, cumin and allow them to roast and crackle

Step 12: Once they crackle, add in the asafoetida, garlic, green chiles and stir for a few seconds

Step 13: Add the in the tomato puree, turmeric powder,  garam masala powder and bring the saag masala mixture to a brisk boil

Step 14: Once it comes to a boil, add in the cooked and pureed saag

Step 15: the corn meal and the pan fried tofu

Step 16: Add the salt and stir

Step 17: Simmer for about 5 minutes until the Saag Tofu thickens and absorbs all the spices

Step 18: Check the salt and spices and adjust to suit your taste

Step 19: Turn off the heat, transfer to a serving bowl and serve

Step 20: Serve the Saag Tofu along with pickle onions and Tawa Paratha or Makki Roti for lunch or dinner