Vegan Palak Paneer
If you are in the mood for a tasty, deep-flavored and healthy recipe, then look no longer, then look no longer - here is how to make the best vegan palak paneer!
Ingredients
- For the paneer:
- 1 block of firm tofu cubbed
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garam masala
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp white pepper
- ¼ tsp chili
- 2 tsp coconut butter
- For the spinach mixture:
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 tsp ginger chopped
- 1 red onion
- 2 ripe tomatoes chopped
- 4 cups spinach washed and dried
- ½ cup veggie broth
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 tsp hot curry powder
- 2 tsp chili flakes
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 tsp vegan butter
- 1 cup full fat coconut milk
Instructions
- Heat a skillet on medium-high heat.
- Add the coconut butter, smoked paprika, masala, salt, white pepper, and chilli.
- Fry for about a minute and add the tofu cubes.
- Fry the tofu, stirring, until it's golden and crispy on the outside. Set aside.
- Add the spinach to the boiling water and let sit for about 5 minutes.
- Discard the water and let the spinach cool.
- When cool, add to a food processor and blend until smooth. Then add the veggie broth.
- In a large skillet on medium heat, add the cumin seeds, curry powder, chili flakes, and dry fry for about a minute.
- Add the vegan butter and let it melt.
- Add the chopped garlic, ginger and fry for about one more minute.
- Add the onion and continue to fry until fragrant and begins to soften.
- Add the chopped tomatoes, salt and cook until soft and mashy for about 7 minutes.
- Add the spinach puree, mix and cook for about 2 more minutes.
- Top with cooked tofu and coconut milk.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 36gFat: 25gFiber: 6gSugar: 11g
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