Kale Tofu

I know what you're thinking...Kale Tofu?! But don't knock it until you've tried it. This is a vegan version of my mum's take on Saag Paneer (spinach and paneer curry) in which she uses kale instead of spinach. It is a huge hit with us all; but since my husband became Vegan a few years back I have been swapping the paneer for tofu so that we can all enjoy it.

This dish is simply spiced and tastes particularly good the next day once all of the flavours have settled into the tofu even more!

Recipe (serves 2-3):
1 pack (approximately 280g) firm tofu, cubed
100g kale, de-stemmed and washed
8 plum tomatoes, sliced
2 tsp coconut or vegetable oil
1 tsp rye
1 tsp jeeru
2 garlic cloves, finely sliced
1 tsp hardar
1 tsp dhana jeeru
1/4 tsp red chilli powder (or more to taste)
Salt to taste
2 tbsp water

Method:

1. Cook the tofu in an airfryer at 200c for 10 minutes
2. Heat the oil in a pan on a high heat (I used a seasoned non-stick frying pan)
3. Add the rye and wait for it to sputter
   Add the jeeru and garlic and stir for 1 minute
4. Add the tomatoes and stir for another minute
5. Add the kale and reduce the heat to medium-low
   Stir until it becomes a vibrant green and just begins to soften
6. Add all of the spices
7. Add the tofu and mix well
8. Add 2 tbsp water and mix
   Cover (see tips) and let cook for 5-10 minutes
9. Serve hot with hot chappati's or naan
   

Tips:

• Don't fret if you don't have an airfryer. I like to crisp up the tofu slightly before adding into this dish but this is not essential. You can either toss in 1tsp of oil and bake in the oven at 200c for 10-15 minutes until lightly golden OR you can add the firm tofu straight into the pan with the garlic and cook for 3-4 minutes before adding the kale
• I cover with a splatter guard and cook for 5 minutes which allows steam to escape and keep the kale ever so slightly crunchy. If you prefer the kale softer, then cover with a proper lid and cooking for up to 10 minutes until you have the texture you like

​Enjoy! If you have tried this recipe then please feel free to comment below and let me know how it went. If you have any questions then please ask and I'll do my best to answer!

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