by @Le_cocque
Healthy and Tasty Palak Paneer Recipe
Ingredients
Ingredients for the tofu
- 1 block tofu, pad dry & cubed
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 3 tbsp nutritional yeast
- 1 tsp garam masala
- 1/2 tsp paprika powder
Ingredients for the curry
- 400 g spinach
- 1/2 cup veggie broth
- 1 white onion, diced
- 1 ginger piece, minced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp garam masala
- 1 tsp paprika powder
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp coriander
Toppings
- fresh parsley
- soy yoghurt
- hemp seeds
- chili flakes
Instructions
Preparation
- In a bowl, combine the tofu cubes with cornstarch, nutritional yeast, garam masala, and paprika powder. Mix until the tofu is evenly coated.
- Heat some oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the coated tofu cubes and fry until they turn golden brown and crispy. Set aside.
- Place the spinach and vegetable broth in a blender, and blend until you achieve a smooth consistency.
- In the same skillet, add a little more oil and sauté the diced onion, minced ginger, and minced garlic until they become fragrant.
- Add garam masala, paprika powder, turmeric, cumin, and coriander to the skillet. Toast the spices for about 30 seconds to enhance their flavours.
- Pour the spinach sauce into the skillet and add the crispy tofu cubes. Allow the mixture to simmer for approximately 5 minutes, allowing the flavours to blend.
- Remove from heat and serve the Palak Paneer curry. Enhance the dish by topping it with fresh parsley, a dollop of soy yogurt, a sprinkle of hemp seeds, and chilli flakes for some added heat.
- Sit back, savour each bite, and relish the delightful combination of flavours in this healthy and tasty Palak Paneer dish.
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