Palak Paneer with Curried Tofu

Shelley Million sent me this super minimalist baker recipe for saag paneer with tofu in place of the cheese! I've tried a saag recipe or two and wasn't thrilled, but this one is different - we loved it. Here's a slightly simplified version that also incorporates tips from Munira -- in particular, using a mix of greens like Power Greens (kale, spinach, chard, etc.) from Costco.

Ingredients

2 T canola oil
2 tsp cumin seed
2 T ginger, minced
1 onion, chopped
1 serrano, habanero, or jalapeno pepper, diced
4 cloves garlic, diced
1 cup cilantro, chopped
6+ cups Power Greens (from Costco) or spinach
1/2 cup vegetable broth

1/2 cup cashews, soaked in water and pureed
2 tsp curry powder
1 tsp garam masala

Tofu:
15 oz block firm tofu, pressed
1 1/2 tsp curry powder
1 T soy sauce
2 tsp nutritional yeast

Garnish (optional)
garam masala, cilantro

Instructions

Cover the cashews in water to soak.

Prepare the tofu: Press the tofu to get some of the liquid out, then cut into cubes and put in a mixing bowl. Sprinkle on the curry powder, soy sauce, and nutritional yeast, and gently toss. Place on silicon-lined cookie sheet and bake for 15 minutes. Turn off oven and let it sit a bit; then remove from oven and set aside to cool.

Saute cumin seed, ginger, salt, and serrano pepper in oil; add onion and cook until it is soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cilantro and saute for a couple more minutes.  Add the greens and broth, and cook down down to wilt the greens. Turn off the heat and let it cool a little.

Puree the soaked cashews.Then, puree the greens. Mix in the pureed cashews, curry powder and garam masala. Taste and adjust flavors as needed.

Serve over tofu and garnish with garam masala. Goes well with roti or rice.









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