- 4 cups chopped red onions (about 2 large)
- 1 1/2 tablespoons sunflower oil or canola oil
- 1 teaspoon nigella seeds
- 1 teaspoon black mustard seeds
- 1 teaspoon yellow mustard seeds
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
- 3 tablespoons sunflower or canola oil
- 4 teaspoons curry powder
- 2/3 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small head of cauliflower, halved, cored, cut into 1/3-inch-thick slices, broken into pieces (about 3 cups)
- 1 medium white onion, chopped
- 3 tablespoons curry leaves
- 1 teaspoon fennel seeds
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 pound Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 3 cups)
- 1 tablespoon turmeric
- 4 1/2 cups vegetable broth
- 6 bay leaves
- 1 9-ounce bag baby spinach leaves
- 1 14- to 16-ounce container firm tofu, drained, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- Chopped fresh parsley
- Combine first 5 ingredients in heavy medium saucepan. Cook over medium-high heat until onions begin to soften, stirring frequently, about 4 minutes. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook until onions are very soft, stirring occasionally, about 40 minutes. Add lemon juice and lemon peel; cook uncovered until most liquid is evaporated, stirring often, about 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Rewarm before serving.
- Cook oil and curry powder in heavy small skillet over medium-high heat until curry powder darkens slightly, about 1 minute. Transfer to small pitcher. Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Let stand at room temperature 1 hour before serving.
- Mix yogurt, green onions, and chopped mint in medium bowl. Cover and chill. Can be made 6 hours ahead. Keep chilled.
- Heat oil in heavy large pot over high heat. Add next 5 ingredients. Cook until onion and cauliflower begin to brown, stirring often, about 5 minutes. Add potatoes; stir 2 minutes. Add turmeric and stir 1 minute. Add broth and bay leaves. Bring to boil, reduce heat to medium, and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes. Add spinach and stir until wilted, about 1 minute. Add tofu; heat until warmed through, about 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper. Discard bay leaves.
- Divide soup among 6 bowls; sprinkle with chopped parsley. Serve salsa, curry oil, and minted yogurt alongside.
- Nigella seeds are pungent and peppery, from a flowering plant of the same name. Also called kalonji or black onion seeds. Available at .