Tofu And Spinach Stir-Fried Rice Recipe

About this recipe

A hearty and flavorful stir-fried rice dish with tofu, spinach, and aromatic Indian spices, perfect for dinner.

Ingredients

• 1 kg Basmati Rice
• 250 g Spinach
• 500 g Onion
• - Tomato Ketchup
• 100 g Garlic
• 250g Green Chilli
• 100 g Jeera
• 20 g Turmeric Powder
• - Red Chilli
• - Coriander Powder
• 200 ml Mustard Oil
• 100 g Salt
• 1pc Watermelon

Instructions

1. 1. Wash and soak the basmati rice for 20 minutes in water.
2. 2. Drain and cook the rice in 300 ml water until fully cooked, then set aside.
3. 3. Cut the tofu into small cubes and lightly sauté them in 10 ml oil until golden brown.
4. 4. Wash and chop the spinach, onion, tomato, garlic, and green chili finely.
5. 5. Heat the remaining oil in a pan and add cumin seeds until they start to splutter.
6. 6. Add chopped onion and garlic to the pan and sauté until golden brown.
7. 7. Stir in the chopped tomato, green chili, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and coriander powder.
8. 8. Cook the mixture until the spices are well blended and the tomatoes soften completely.
9. 9. Add the spinach and sauté until wilted and combined with the spice mixture.
10. 10. Gently mix in the sautéed tofu cubes and cooked rice to the pan.
11. 11. Season with salt and stir everything evenly to blend flavors.
12. 12. Cook for another 2-3 minutes to let the spices infuse into the rice and tofu.
13. 13. Remove from heat and let it rest for 2 minutes before serving.
14. 14. Serve warm, garnished with fresh coriander leaves if desired.