Chick pea curry with tofu

Since Mike isn't a huge fan of tofu, we don't have it all that often.  However, as long as it's soaked up some good flavor first, like in this curry dish, he doesn't complain at all!  Serve it over nutty good Basmati rice.

Chick pea Curry with Tofu


Canola oil
1 onion, chopped
1 clove of garlic, chopped
2 t cumin seed
1 t coriander
1/2 t turmeric
Pinch of black pepper and cayenne pepper
1 cake of firm tofu, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
2 c cooked chick peas
1 can (15 oz) crushed tomatoes
Chopped fresh spinach
Salt

Basmati rice

Start the rice.  In a large skillet, saute the onion and garlic till soft.  Stir in the spices and tofu and cook for a few minutes.  Add the chick peas and tomatoes and heat through.  Wilt some spinach into the dish and serve over rice.