Palak Tofu
Prep
15 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Servings
4
Palak tofu (Spinach & Tofu) is my version of Palak paneer. Palak Paneer is a spinach and paneer (Indian cheese) dish that my husband and kiddos love, and I mean L-O-V-E!!
I on the other hand have a bit of a love-hate relationship with dairy so I worked hard to create a version of my hubbys childhood favorites that we could both enjoy!
Drum roll please... I present to you Palak Tofu! I swapped that standard paneer for tofu and the heavy cream for coconut milk.
I like to eat this vegan friendly dish with rice or quinoa, the husband prefers roti. Add a side of greens, red onions and my dear, you have yourself a meal!
If you would like to use paneer, you can make it yourself with my recipe here.
XO,
Bobbielee
Ingredients
- 3 tsp oil of choice (I have used coconut and avocado)
- 7 oz firm tofu, cut into cubes
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 tsp garam masala
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp cayenne powder
- heavy pinch of kala namak (may swap for nutritional yeast)
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup coconut milk, use full fat
- 4-5 clove garlic, minced
- 1-in piece ginger, minced
- 1 medium tomato, diced
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 1 tsp maple syrup
- 1/2 tsp garam masala
- 1 1/2 tsp kasoori methi (dried fenugreek)
- fresh lemon juice
- to serve: lime wedges, red onion, pepper flakes, etc.
Directions
In a large skillet, over medium heat, warm the oil. Add the cubed tofu. Coat the tofu with the oil and cook for 3-4 minutes.
Add 1/4 tsp sea salt, garam masala, cumin, cayenne and kala namak.
Coat the tofu with the spices and then reduce the heat to medium-low. Allow the tofu to cook (partially covered) for about 8-9 minutes.
While the tofu is cooking, in a high powered blender, add the water, spinach, coconut milk, remaining sea salt, garlic, ginger, tomato, baby spinach, and maple syrup. Blend until the mixture reaches a smooth puree.
Add the spinach mixture to the cooked tofu, mix well. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed. Cook for 12-16 minutes on medium-low heat, covered.
Serve over rice or quinoa, with naan or roti.
Don't forget to sprinkle a little love! xo
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