Saag 'panir' with peas

There are various recipes around for making vegan panir but, after trying several, I figured that they weren’t worth the effort. Tofu is a fine substitute as long as it has time to absorb the flavours before serving.

400g firm tofu
1 cup peas (fresh or frozen)
Oil
1 onion finely chopped
2 cloves garlic finely chopped
2 tsp grated ginger
1 small hot chilli finely chopped
1 Tbl ground coriander
1 Tbl ground cumin
1 tsp ground turmeric
1 can tomatoes chopped (or 4 large tomatoes)
Salt
1 tsp garam masala
1 cup chopped spinach
4 Tbl fresh mint finely chopped

Cut tofu into small cubes and fry until brown. Set aside.

Fry onion, garlic and ginger in oil until soft and just browning. Add chilli and cook a little longer.
Add spices (except garam masala) and fry 1 minute.
Add tomatoes, salt and garam masala.
Cook (adding water if too thick). Mash slightly.
Add peas and cook until tender.
Add spinach and cook until wilted.
Add tofu and mint and cook until flavours are well combined.

Serve with rice.