Erica Kangas

Palak Tofu

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Nov 1, 2025
Prep time: 45 min.
Cook time: 90 min.
Servings: 6-8

Ingredients


Equipment


Prep


Instructions

  1. Bring water to boil in large pot.

  2. Blanch kale ~5 min. or until wilted and bright green.

  3. Drain and cool under water tap until it's cool enough to handle.

  4. Squeeze water out, set aside to dry.

  5. Blend: 2 whole garlic cloves, cashews, kale, ginger, serrano pepper, tomatoes, and 1 cup of water.

  6. Bring salted water to boil in medium pot.

  7. Boil tofu for ~2 min. then drain and set aside.

  8. Heat oil in big pot at medium high.

  9. Cook onion until translucent.

  10. Add garlic, cook 1-2 min. until golden.

  11. Stir in cumin, coriander, turmeric, salt, pepper, and bay leaf.

  12. Reduce heat to medium low.

  13. Stir in butter until melted.

  14. Add kale sauce, cook ~5 minutes.

  15. Add water, as necessary.

  16. Stir in garam masala.

  17. Stir in tofu and half and half, cook 3-5 min. or until heated through.

  18. Add salt and pepper, to taste.

  19. Serve with lemon slices.

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