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By Jill Miller
Vegan Palak “Paneer” With Tofu
Flavor-packed vegan palak "paneer" made with tofu, spinach, and Indian spices. A healthy dish that is best served with naan, roti, or a side of rice.
Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 13:20:55 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Great
Glycemic Index
25
Low
Glycemic Load
4
Low
Nutrition per serving
Calories299.7 kcal (15%)
Total Fat20.1 g (29%)
Carbs15.6 g (6%)
Sugars3.7 g (4%)
Protein17.1 g (34%)
Sodium564.9 mg (28%)
Fiber5.8 g (21%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
4 servings
![16 ounces super firm/ extra-firm tofu (excess water drained + pat dry )](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550763199/graph/fooddb/c64dbb9ebc9720cc4ea22088c70d06e3.jpg)
16 ouncessuper firm tofu
firm, excess water drained + pat dry
![1 tablespoon nutritional yeast](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1563975234/custom_upload/eeb025aadc216b52eeb164076bb19204.jpg)
1 tablespoonnutritional yeast
![1/2 teaspoon salt](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550765002/graph/fooddb/eb238db694872ac4ebb19f67029d0f81.jpg)
½ teaspoonsalt
![2 tablespoons oil](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1554130417/custom_upload/9373920d5ea10e1c6d1e08c688086615.jpg)
2 tablespoonsoil
![10 ounces frozen spinach](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764910/graph/fooddb/334560c7653486587ef157d322944c77.jpg)
10 ouncesfrozen spinach
![1 cup water](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764503/graph/fooddb/948118c5009748cca5f232ad8df3b3a5.jpg)
1 cupwater
![1 tablespoon oil](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1554130417/custom_upload/9373920d5ea10e1c6d1e08c688086615.jpg)
1 tablespoonoil
![1 teaspoon cumin seeds](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764544/graph/fooddb/aacc9fecda8960e7917d8cc1f656c0ff.jpg)
1 teaspooncumin seeds
![1 small red onion (chopped )](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764548/graph/fooddb/eeb4504eaedf0b12456b330c5d0c7d07.jpg)
1red onion
small, chopped
![2 inches ginger (chopped)](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764881/graph/fooddb/7c03d5b5acf9700e9d9417a76f340a0e.jpg)
2 inchesginger
chopped
![1 bulb garlic (crushed)](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764463/graph/fooddb/fb90ea8fbd3e81005fc22ada2c8ddd1f.jpg)
1 bulbgarlic
crushed
![1-2 green chilies/jalapeno (chopped (optional for mild) )](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550765020/graph/fooddb/160bd42bfc674d4e31460b4f2d474937.jpg)
1green chilies
chopped, optional for mild
![2 Roma tomato (roughly chopped )](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1552312213/custom_upload/2cb3955df5f018de9983435bfb92df6d.jpg)
2Roma tomato
roughly chopped
![1 tablespoon tomato paste](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764773/graph/fooddb/6f9076eeec1be41bde7597c51706f262.jpg)
1 tablespoontomato paste
![1/2 teaspoon chili/cayenne powder ((optional for mild))](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764733/graph/fooddb/48609e4fc3e8f260576e55adfc12e0a7.jpg)
½ teaspoonchili powder
enne, optional for mild
![1 teaspoon coriander powder](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764758/graph/fooddb/3bfb8c349342085020176955d2d81b80.jpg)
1 teaspooncoriander powder
![1 teaspoon garam masala](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1563975237/custom_upload/ffee0f5ff36f7b92995c0d43b055a01c.jpg)
1 teaspoongaram masala
![1/4 teaspoon turmeric](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764691/graph/fooddb/e1332b2a022d6db7468ccbb27f3f115d.jpg)
¼ teaspoonturmeric
![Salt to taste](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550765002/graph/fooddb/eb238db694872ac4ebb19f67029d0f81.jpg)
salt
to taste
![3 tablespoons coconut milk](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764761/graph/fooddb/ff6e601df6c967b3d7526f7b1115d7fa.jpg)
3 tablespoonscoconut milk
Instructions
Tofu "Paneer"
Step 1
Cut tofu into 1-inch cubes. Pat-dry with a paper towel or clean kitchen towel. Evenly distribute and mix nutritional yeast and salt to the tofu.
Step 2
Add oil to a large pan or wok over medium-high heat. Cook tofu for 5 minutes on each side, flipping only once.
Palak (Spinach)
Step 3
Blend the thawed spinach and 1 cup of water until it's a paste. For a thicker paste, add less water, for a thinner paste, add more water. Set aside.
Step 4
Add oil to a non-stick pan or wok over medium heat. Once hot, add the cumin seeds and cook until it begins to crackle. Then, add the onion, ginger, garlic, and chiles. Fry for 3-4 minutes. Add the chopped tomatoes, tomato paste, red chili powder, coriander powder, garam masala, turmeric, and salt to taste. Mix well.
Step 5
Next, add the spinach paste and coconut milk - stir ingredients together. Lower heat and cook at medium-low with a lid for five minutes
Step 6
Optional: pour the palak mixture back into the blender for a much smoother, consistent texture.
Step 7
Add the cooked "paneer" tofu with the palak and mix well. Serve.
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Bland
Delicious
Sweet