Tofu Vegetable Curry

The recipe is very similar to the Spinach in Coconut Milk with Indian Spices in this blogpost.  I added tofu and used a different mix of vegetables consisting of zucchini, carrots and spinach.  It is just as delicious as the inspiration but felt more substantial because of the tofu present and the crunchy presence of the carrots and zucchini.  My daughter gave this the thumbs up.  Just like the original recipe this does not last long since the curry sauce makes it utterly addictive. One of my favorites in my plant based approach to eating.  It has protein in the tofu and the texture of the vegetables and the creamy sauce make it very satisfying.

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Tofu Vegetable Curry

• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 1 tbsp ginger, minced
• 1/2 - 3/4 cup water (Note 1)
• 2 red dry chilies, crumbled
• 2 tsp cumin powder
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• 1 tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 3/4 cup coconut milk (Note 2)
• 1 zucchini, sliced
• 1 cup baby carrots
• 1 bag spinach
• salt to taste
• 4 stalks cilantro, chopped

In a saute pan heated to medium high heat, add the garlic, ginger, onion and some of the water. Continue heating and adding the water till the three ingredients are cooked.  Then heat till only a little bit of the water is left then add the chilies, cumin, coriander, turmeric, cinnamon and coconut milk.  Continue to heat at medium heat till the taste of the spices are blended.  Add the carrots and cook till tender.  Then add the spinach zucchini and continue to heat till the spinach is wilted. You want the zucchini to retain its crunch.  Garnish with cilantro.  Serve over rice or quinoa or with Naan bread. Enjoy.

Notes:

1.  I am observing the plant based approach so I skip oil in sauteing but you can use some oil in sauteing the garlic, ginger and onion.  If you are doing this, skip the water.  

2.  You can use coconut cream for a thicker sauce.  If you do not have it, you can place the coconut milk in the fridge overnight and decant the liquid leaving the cream which you can use in place of coconut cream.