Palak Paneer

This is possibly the most delicious and easiest recipe you will ever make for Palak Paneer, and yes it’s vegan.

INGREDIENTS

• 500gms Spinach*
• 1 tbsp garam masala
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• 1/2 tsp red chilli powder (more/less as per preference)
• 1 tsp salt
• 325 gms Firm Tofu diced
• 1 onion finely diced (approximately 125 gms)
• 1 tbsp ginger and garlic (paste/finely chopped)
• 3/4 cup soy milk
• 80 gms vegan cream cheese
• 1 tbsp almond meal (This is optional to give extra creaminess)
• 2 tbsp canola oil
• Spare water if needed.

METHOD

• Add the spinach, all the spices, and salt in a blender. (Add a little water if needed to blend)
• Blend until smooth. Keep aside.
• Heat up the oil in a large and deep non-stick frying pan, on medium heat.
• Add the onions and fry until golden brown (3-5 min)
• Add ginger and garlic and cook for another 1 minute on low heat.
• Mix in the spinach, and soy milk.
• Cook for 4-5 minutes on low heat with lid closed.
• Add vegan cream cheese, almond meal, and tofu and mix well.
• Cook for 4-5 minutes on low heat or until the Tofu is heated through and spinach is cooked. Taste and adjust salt. If the sauce is too thick, add a touch more milk.
• Serve hot with vegan naan/bread.

*The easiest and cheapest way: Frozen chopped spinach leaves. Thaw them and blend them.

*You can also use fresh English spinach leaves or baby spinach leaves. If using fresh English/baby spinach, blanch them, cool them and then blend them with a splash of water.