Tofu saag

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vegan saag paneer is an instant pot or stovetop dish that you can make in less than 30 minutes

Restaurant style saag paneer recipe with tofu - both Instant Pot and Stovetop instructions included. Creamy Indian Spiced Spinach Recipe with Tofu - creamy palak paneer with cashew cream or coconut milk. Comfort food curry! #plantbased #vegan #oilfree

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a pan filled with spinach and tofu next to some bread on a plate

The authentic taste and aroma of Saag Aloo is something you should look for in any Indian feast. If you’re in the mood for a healthy recipe to try with your mid-week meal plan, then this side dish can be perfect. Serve it with your favourite Indian curries and enjoy.

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a white plate topped with tofu and spinach on top of a wooden table

Raghavan Iyer, author of “660 Curries,” describes the Indian cheese paneer as “fresh, firm and chewy” and “not unlike a block of extra-firm tofu,” which you could substitute for paneer in a pinch. Tofu takes the place of paneer in this lighter version of saag paneer, a classic Indian dish made with fresh spinach sautéed in plenty of ginger, cumin, fennel seeds, chiles, coriander and turmeric. Here, seared tofu and yogurt are stirred in at the end, making it a creamy, satisfying, almost-vegan…

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Mix up your go-to dinner recipes with this savory Coconut Tofu Spinach Saag. Cumin, coriander, turmeric, ginger, garlic, and onion, are combined with rich coconut milk and chopped spinach for a thick stew-like sauce that goes great with broccoli rice and crispy tofu. These spices and aromatics have powerful effects within the body. For example, ginger contains a compound called gingerol which has the ability to reduce inflammation and fight oxidative stress. I always try to use a variety…

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Umami-charged asafetida is well worth seeking out at an Indian grocer or online—just a pinch of this pungent powder makes all the other spices come alive. Feta and spinach is an iconic combination, but mozzarella or even tofu cubes are also great here.

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two bowls filled with rice and vegetables on top of a wooden cutting board next to a pot

Saag paneer, cubes of fresh cheese in a spicy sauce of pureed stewed spinach, is an Indian classic. The mildly flavored cheese reminded us of firm tofu and we thought a tofu rendition would make a great vegan version. We built layers of flavor by frying spices and caramelizing onion, jalapeño, garlic, ginger, and tomatoes. In addition to the spinach, mustard greens added heft and pungency to the sauce. Cashews, both pureed into the sauce and sprinkled on top before serving, added body and…

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