palak tofu

This is my version of this traditional Indian dish. It is usually a vegetarian dish . In my area theres no cheese that resembles the texture of fresh paneer, so I found tofu to be the closest thing like paneer . This is a great benefit, because it is more nutritious. This is a non-spicy version , so if you enjoy spiciness just adjust the chili to your taste. you can also change the green peppers for whatever spicy green chili it is available in your area. I hope you can give this a try and enjoy with loved ones ;)

SERVES 4

VEGAN | GLUTEN FREE | LOW CARB | KOSHER STYLE

INGREDIENTS

INSTRUCTIONS

8 OZ CUBBED FIRM TOFU

3 CUPS BLANCHED SPINACH (DRAINED)

1/2 CUP CHOPPED TOMATO

1/2 CUP CHOPPED RED ONION

1/4 CUP CHOPPED GREEN PEPPER

4 TBSP. GRAPESEED OIL

2 TBSP. VEGAN SOUR CREAM

1 TBSP. CHOPPED GARLIC

1 TBSP. CHOPPED GINGER

1/2 TSP. CUMIN SEEDS

1/2 TSP. ASAFOETIDA POWDER

1/2 TSP. TURMERIC POWDER

1/2 TSP. CUMIN POWDER

1/2 TSP. CORIANDER SEEDS

1/2 TSP. GARAM MASALA

1/4 TSP. KASHMIRI CHILLI POWDER

2/3 CUP WATER

PINK HIMALAYAN SLAT TO TASTE

OPTIONAL FOR DECORATION :

2 TBSP. VEGAN SOUR CREAM

2 TBSP. VEGAN FETA CHEESE

1. CUT AND PREPARE ALL INGREDIENTS .

2. IN A MEDIUM HEAT PAN, ADD 1/2 OF THE GRAPESEED OIL .

3. ONCE HOT , ADD THE CUMIN SEEDS AND CORIANDER SEEDS. COOK FO RONE MINUTE TO RELEASE FLAVORS.

4. ADD THE ONIONS, TOMATO AND PEPPER. STIR FRY FOR 2-3 MINUTES. UNTIL THEY HAVE SOFTENED.

5. ADD THE GINGER AND GARLIC. LET COOK FOR 1-2 MINUTES.

6. TRANSFER ALL THIS MIXTURE TO A BLENDER OR FOOD PROCESSOR . ADD THE BLANCHED SPINACH AND WATER . BLEND UNTIL WELL PUREED .

7. IN THE SAME PAN AT MEDIUM LOW HEAT, ADD THE REMAINING OIL.

8. ONCE HEATED, ADD THE REMAINING SPICES AND SAUTEE FOR ONE MINUTE.

9. ADD THE SPINACH PUREE TO THE SPICES AND MIX UNTIL COMBINED.

10. THEN ADD THE VEGAN SOUR CREAM AND MIX UNTIL COMBINED.

11. ADD THE CUBBED TOFU AND CAREFULLY COMBINE WITH THE SPINACH PUREE. ADD SALT TO TASTE (I ADDED 1/2 TSP.).

12. SERVE WITH A LOW CARB WHOLE WHEAT TORTILLA , ROTTI, NAAN, LOW CARB PITA OR A REGULAR PITA.

ENJOY ;)