Recipe of Mario Batali Tofu & Spinach Balls in Veggie Soup

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Tofu, also known as bean curd, is a food prepared by coagulating soy milk and then pressing the resulting curds into solid white blocks of varying softness; it can be silken, soft, firm, extra firm or super firm. Beyond these broad textural categories, there are many varieties of tofu. It has a subtle flavor, so it can be used in savory and sweet dishes. Whether you're cooking for vegetarians or whipping up a meat-free weeknight dinner, these tofu recipes are sure to please.

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To begin with this recipe, we must first prepare a few ingredients. You can have tofu & spinach balls in veggie soup using 21 ingredients and 13 steps. Here is how you cook it.

The ingredients needed to make Tofu & Spinach Balls in Veggie Soup:

1. Get For Tofu and Spinach Balls :
2. Get 2 cups Tofu, crumbled
3. Get 2 cups Spinach, Finely chopped
4. Prepare 1 cup Onion, Finely chopped
5. Take 1 teaspoon Salt
6. Make ready 2 teaspoons Green chili, Finely chopped
7. Take 1 teaspoon Ginger, Finely chopped
8. Get 2 tablespoons Semolina/Bombay rava/Sooji
9. Make ready 1 cup Corn flakes / makai poha / corn poha, powdered
10. Make ready Oil – To deep fry
11. Prepare < For Veggie Soup> :
12. Make ready 2 Carrots, peeled
13. Get 1 bunch Spinach
14. Make ready 4 Tomato (medium size)
15. Get 1 teaspoon Salt
16. Get 1 teaspoon Cornflour
17. Take 4-5 cups Water
18. Make ready 3-4 pinches Pepper powder
19. Get 2 tablespoons Garlic, finely chopped
20. Get 1 tablespoon Vegetable ghee
21. Prepare 1 teaspoon Finely chopped onion

Its mild flavor makes it work well in many different dishes, from classic all-American recipes to those from global cuisines. Tofu, sometimes called bean curd or soybean curd, is a creamy, high-protein, low-fat soy product typically sold in blocks. Tofu is also high in calcium and iron. It's made from soybeans, water,​ and a coagulant or curdling agent, and absorbs flavors through spices, sauces, and marinades.

Steps to make Tofu & Spinach Balls in Veggie Soup:

1. Pressure cook the vegetables (carrot, tomato, spinach) in sufficient amount of water for 2 whistles. Ensure to add salt to it. The water can be used as vegetable stock.
2. In the meanwhile, grind half quantity of tofu for a second in a dry mixie jar.
3. Transfer the ground tofu to a large bowl. Add the remaining part of tofu alongwith the rest of the ingredients as mentioned in the list of items for ” Tofu and Spinach Balls” (except cornflakes powder and oil). Mix it well to form a soft dough. Make small size round shaped balls of the dough.
4. Roll these balls in cornflakes powder to bind properly.
5. Heat oil in a pan. Carefully fry the balls in batch-wise over a low to medium flame until they turn golden brown in color and are cooked well from inside.
6. Transfer the fried tofu and spinach balls onto a plate.
7. Now grind the pressure cooked veggies alongwith a tablespoon of garlic. Do not add water while grinding.
8. Heat vegetable ghee in a pan. Add the chopped onions and fry until translucent. Transfer the ground veggie paste and pour vegetable stock with water to it. Allow it to cook for 5 minutes over a medium flame.
9. In the meantime, take a teaspoon of cornflour and pour little water to it. Mix it well.
10. Transfer the above cornflour mixed liquid to the boiling veggie soup to obtain a thick consistency. Boil it for 2 more minutes.
11. Turn off the flame. Transfer the veggie soup to a serving bowl. Sprinkle pepper powder over it.
12. Just before serving, dunk the golden colored tofu and spinach balls into the soup.
13. The lip-smacking tofu and spinach balls in hot veggie soup is ready to be served.

Tofu is also high in calcium and iron. It's made from soybeans, water,​ and a coagulant or curdling agent, and absorbs flavors through spices, sauces, and marinades. Tofu has a mild flavor, meaning it's perfect for soaking up marinades and sauces. Since it's available in different textures — silken, soft, firm, and extra firm — it's also versatile in preparation techniques. Tofu is a plant-based protein made from soybeans.

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