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Try this delicious veggie meal this weekend.

Serves 4

Ingredients

  • 45ml (3 tbsp) sunflower oil
  • 3ml (½ tsp) mustard seeds
  • 3ml (½ tsp) cumin seeds
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 3ml (½ tsp) crushed garlic
  • 3ml (½ tsp) crushed ginger
  • 3ml (½ tsp) garam masala
  • 3ml (½ tsp) turmeric powder
  • 1 whole red chilli, reseeded and sliced
  • 1 tomato, grated
  • 250ml (1 cup) frozen peas
  • 1 block firm tofu, cut in cubes
  • 15ml (1 Tbsp) fresh coriander leaves
  • 1 bunch spinach, chopped
  • Salt to taste

PREPARATION

  • Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds, then cumin seeds.
  • Add the chopped onion and sauté for 1 minute.
  • Stir in garlic and ginger, and fry until the onion turns golden brown.
  • Mix in garamma sala, turmeric powder, and the red chilli, then add the grated tomato.
  • Cover and simmer for 1 minute, then add peas, cubed tofu, and fresh coriander.
  • Continue to simmer until the tomato forms a thick gravy, 4-5 minutes.
  • Add the chopped spinach.
  • Season with salt and cook for 5-8 minutes; add a little water while simmering if necessary, to prevent burning.
  • Season with salt to taste.
  • Serve with Spekko Parboiled LongGrain Rice.
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Siyanda Nkala

Siyanda is a qualified journalist currently holding a position of Digital Media Coordinator for Longevity magazine. During her last year of study she worked as the online sub- editor for the school's online blog and that's where her passion for Online journalism emerged.

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