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Vegan Indian Palak "Paneer" (Spinach and Tofu)

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Vegan Indian Palak

Vegan palak paneer with tofu

Traditional Indian Palak Paneer is made from a soft cheese that is not aged, called paneer. Many westernized versions of this recipe with use ricotta for a reasonable fascimile. This recipe for Palak Paneer, however uses tofu instead of paneer, for a vegan dish. Palak paneer is very similar to saag paneer.

See also: More vegetarian and vegan Indian food recipes

Ingredients:

  • 1 package firm or extra firm tofu, well pressed and sliced into 1 inch cubes
  • 2 tbsp olive oil + 1 tbsp
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tbsp curry powder
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tbsp cumin
  • 1/4 tsp ginger
  • 2 tbsp water
  • 1/3 cup soy yogurt
  • 6 bunches of spinach

Preparation:

Sautee tofu and garlic in two tablespoons of olive oil until tofu is lightly crisp.

In a separate large skillet or a wok, heat the other tablespoon of olive oil. Add the spices and water, then whisk in the yogurt.

Add the spinach, stirring to cover in the yogurt sauce. Remove from heat and process the spinach mixture in a food processor or blender until almost creamy.

Return the spinach to the skillet and add the tofu. Cook and stir until the tofu is well mixed with the spinach.

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User Reviews

 2 out of 5
Paneer with tofu and spinach, Guest Morningstar

You need to add salt and a bit of sugar. A piece of red chili as well. Kinda tasteless otherwise. As a sous-chef and very familiar with Indian cuisine, I could never eat it as written in the recipe.

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