Easiest Way to Make Vegan Palak Paneer Recipe

Palak Paneer (Spinach Curry)

This recipe is a vegan version of the indian spinach curry, palak paneer, that uses tofu instead of the typical indian cheese 'paneer':

Recipe Summary Palak Paneer (Spinach Curry)

Given to me by a co-worker from Bangalore, this is a southern Indian recipe for palak paneer. It was easy to make and very delicious!

Ingredients | Vegan Palak Paneer Recipe

2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided

2 cups chopped fresh spinach

1 teaspoon ground cumin

¾ cup chopped onion

2 green chile peppers, chopped

2 teaspoons chopped garlic

2 tomatoes, chopped

½ cup water

2 teaspoons ground coriander

1 teaspoon ground red chiles

2 tablespoons salt

8 ounces paneer, cubed

Directions

Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir spinach in hot oil until softened, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer spinach to a blender or food processor; puree until spinach becomes a coarse paste.

Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a saucepan over medium heat; cook cumin in hot oil until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add onion, green chile peppers, and garlic. Cook and stir until onion is tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in tomatoes and cover saucepan. Simmer for 1 minute and add blended spinach paste, water, ground coriander, red chile powder, and salt. Continue to cook until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes.

Stir paneer into spinach mixture and simmer until hot, 1 to 2 minutes more.

Info | Vegan Palak Paneer Recipe

prep: 15 mins cook: 20 mins total: 35 mins Servings: 2 Yield: 2 servings

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