Vegan Palak Paneer: Indian spinach with tofu

Preparation time: 50 min.
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Palak Paneer is an Indian dish made from creamy, spiced spinach and Paneer cheese. We made a vegan choice from tofu. We chose aromatic basmati rice and quick two‑ingredient naan as the side. A delicious, balanced and vegetarian food that even carnivores would love.

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Nutrition (1 serving) approx 200g of tofu with spinach

  • 545 kcal
  • 68 g carbohydrates
  • 19 g fats
  • 28 g protein
Per 2 portions

Per 2 portions

  • 350 g tofu
  • 300 g spinach leaves
  • 250 ml coconut milk
  • 5 g olive oil spray
  • 80 g non-fat Greek yoghurt
  • 80 g spelt flour
  • 1,5 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp curry spices
  • 1,5 tsp garam masala
  • 1 tsp ginger powder
  • 4 cherry tomatoes
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Instructions

  1. Fry the tofu until golden in a pan with some oil. Season it with salt and sprinkle with some curry seasoning. If you are using silken tofu, it might take longer before it turns golden, approximately 7 minutes on each side.

  2. Simmer the spinach in a large pan. Season it with salt. Add in the coconut milk, halved cherry tomatoes and simmer for a short moment. Mix with an immersion blender to finish. It doesn't have to be completely smooth; the texture is up to you.

  3. Add in the tofu and mix. Serve with basmati rice and Indian bread (naan). You can make one by mixing yoghurt (vegans can use soya yoghurt), flour, a pinch of salt and baking powder. Divide into two parts and roll them out into thin flatbreads. Fry them in a hot pan without oil.

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