Name: Vegan Palak Paneer with Tofu
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 1 16-oz block of superfirm tofu, cut into six pieces; 1 tbsp vegetable oil; 5 cloves; 1-inch piece cinnamon; 5 green cardamom pods; 1 tsp cumin seeds; 1 large onion, finely diced; 3 cloves garlic; 2 tbsp ginger-garlic paste; 2 medium tomatoes, finely diced; 1/2 tsp turmeric; 1 tsp cayenne ((adjust up or down based on your taste)); 1 tbsp coriander powder; 1 tsp cumin powder; 2 tsp garam masala; 1 tbsp kasoori methi ((dry fenugreek leaves). Optional, but I strongly recommend it.); 16 oz frozen spinach, thawed and pureed ((use two large bunches of fresh spinach if that's what you have. Blanche the spinach for a couple of minutes in boiling water and then puree)); Salt to taste; 2 tbsp cashew cream, optional but nice. ((Make this by blending 1 tbsp raw cashews with 2-3 tbsp of water))