Vegan Palak Paneer

By RellaBellaK • March 8, 2010 • 1 Comments

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Author Notes: I can't eat dairy anymore but I love palak paneer. After a number of trial runs (good thing my boyfriend doesn't mind being a guinea pig :)), I managed to create a pretty good approximation with this vegan version. - RellaBellaK

Serves 4-6

1 tablespoon light olive or vegetable oil
1 large onion, finely diced
3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1 block tofu, pressed & drained
1 tablespoon garam masala
2 tablespoons mustard seed
2 teaspoons curry powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
12 ounces frozen spinach, defrosted
4 tablespoons vegetable stock

Heat oil in large saucepan and saute onions and garlic until soft, 6-8 minutes.
Cut tofu into 1/2-inch cubes. Add to pan and brown, 4-5 minutes.
Add spices & ginger, stirring to coat. Add spinach & stock, bring to a boil, then turn down flame to simmer 15-20 minutes.