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:
Cover the tofu in the spice mix and crisp it in oil on a pan.
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.
Cover it and cook it well. Once it cools, grind it into a smooth paste.
Add this to the tofu and cook on low flame. Add water according to your desired consistency. Add the garam masala powder.
Garnish with coriander, and serve with rotis, brown rice or quinoa!
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