🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Tofu Palak

Name: Tofu Palak
Prep time: 14 min
Cook time: 24 min
Total time: 38 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste; 1/2 tsp Garam Masala; 2 tbsp Butter; 1/4 cup Heavy Cream; to taste Salt; 300 g, chopped Spinach; 2, finely chopped Onion; 3, pureed Tomato; 6 cloves Garlic; 1 Green Chili; 1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder; 250 g, cubed Tofu; 1 tsp Red Chili Powder

🇮🇳 Indian

Tofu palak, the vegan palak paneer that refuses to apologise. The dish vegetarians order at restaurants and make better at home. Plate with buttered rotis and sliced onions.

Prep 14 min Cook 24 min Serves 2 Medium

Ingredients

Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
Garam Masala1/2 tsp
Butter2 tbsp
Heavy Cream1/4 cup
Saltto taste
Spinach300 g, chopped
Onion2, finely chopped
Tomato3, pureed
Garlic6 cloves
Green Chili1
Turmeric Powder1/2 tsp
Tofu250 g, cubed
Red Chili Powder1 tsp

Optional extras

Kasuri Methi1 tsp
Fresh Cilantro2 tbsp, chopped

Instructions

1
Cube the paneer and keep it in warm water while the masala builds — this keeps it tender.
2
Brown the onions in butter, add the paste, and cook till the kitchen smells sweet and nutty.
3
Fry the tomato into the spices till it collapses and darkens a shade.
4
Add the spinach if using, then the drained paneer; fold gently — paneer breaks if bullied.
5
Rest off the heat, finish with the heavy cream, and serve while it's glossy.

Chef's tip

A final squeeze of lemon or lime right before serving wakes up every other flavour.

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Watch how it's made

Video: Palak Tofu Curry - Vegan Palak Paneer ( Indian Style Recipe) · on YouTube