Love Palak Paneer, but now you are vegan? Don’t you despair! Here’s a little spin to the classic Palak Paneer. Tofu is highly nutritious too. And even if you aren’t a vegan, it’s a great ingredient to add to your list. It’s high in protein, Calcium, Selenium and Phosphorus.
Serves 4
Ingredients:
Spiced Tofu:
Tofu, Pressed and cut into cubes 1.5 cups
Cumin powder 1 tsp
Garam masala 1 tsp
Red chilli powder 1 tsp
Kala Namak a pinch
Salt to taste
Spinach gravy:
Spinach, wash and cut 2 big cups
Soy/almond/coconut milk 1/2 cup
Cashew cream 1/2 cup, Soak cashews for 2 hours and then grind into a paste
Garlic 5 cloves
Ginger 1 inch
Red chilli powder 1 tsp
Tomato 1 medium sized chopped
Garam masala 1/2 tsp
Salt to taste
Oil
Method:
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Cover the tofu in the spice mix and crisp it in oil on a pan.
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Heat oil in a pan, add garlic and ginger and saute well. Once they are browned well, add the tomatoes and all the other ingredients for the spinach gravy except the garam masala.
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Cover it and cook it well. Once it cools, grind it into a smooth paste.
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Add this to the tofu and cook on low flame. Add water according to your desired consistency. Add the garam masala powder.
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Garnish with coriander, and serve with rotis, brown rice or quinoa!