Saag tofu (vegan saag paneer)

Name: Saag tofu (vegan saag paneer)
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 400 g / 14 oz firm tofu, pressed; 60 ml / ¼ cup lemon juice; 2 tbsp nutritional yeast; ¾ tsp fine salt; ½ tsp turmeric; ¼ tsp mustard seeds; ½ cumin seeds; ½ tsp garam masala; ½ tsp garlic powder or 1 clove finely grated; vegetable oil, for baking (or frying); 2 tbsp potato starch or cornstarch (fried option); 30 ml / 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 tsp cumin seeds; a pinch of chilli flakes or fresh green chilli (optional); 1 onion, finely chopped; 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1 tbsp finely chopped ginger (thumb-size piece); salt & pepper, to taste; chilli powder to taste; 1 tsp garam masala, divided; 400 g / 14 oz fresh (or frozen*) spinach; 180 ml / ¾ cup vegan single cream; 10 ml / 2 tsp lemon juice, adjust to taste; 360 g / 2 cups basmati rice, cooked or vegan naan; fresh corinader / cilantro

Instructions

Prep:30minCook:45min

Saag tofu is my vegan take on saag paneer - an Indian spinach and cheese curry. It's easy and quick to make, nutritious and full of flavour. Gluten-free.

Updated at: Thu, 23 Jan 2025 19:45:01 GMT