Vegan Palak Tofu

Ingredients

• 2 tsp grapeseed oil
• 1 lb extra-firm tofu, diced into ¾“ pieces
• ½ tsp freshly ground Gelson’s black pepper
• ¼ tsp Gelson’s smoked paprika
• ½ tsp Gelson’s crushed red pepper
• ¾ tsp kosher salt
• 2 ½ tsp grapeseed oil, divided
• 1 lb fresh spinach leaves
• 1”-piece ginger, peeled and roughly chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
• ¾ tsp Gelson’s ground cumin
• ½ tsp garam masala
• ⅛ tsp Gelson’s cayenne pepper
• 15-oz can diced tomatoes, drained
• Kosher salt, to taste
• ½ cup full-fat coconut milk
• 1 tsp granulated sugar
• Freshly squeezed lemon juice, to taste
• Cooked white rice, for serving
• Chile oil, for garnish