
Methi Malai "Paneer" Tofu - Tofu and Greens in Creamy Sauce
User Reviews
5.0
45 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
3
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Calories
276 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Indian, Vegan, gluten-free

Methi Malai "Paneer" Tofu - Tofu and Greens in Creamy Sauce
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Methi Malai Paneer made vegan with Tofu and Cashews. Tofu and Fenugreek/Greens in Creamy Sauce Easy Weeknight Restaurant style Indian entree. Serve over Naan or rice. Vegan Gluten-free Recipe. Soy-free Nut-free option.
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Ingredients
Tofu:
- 12 oz firm tofu
- 1 tsp oil
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp garam masala
- 1 tbsp nutritional yeast
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
Methi Malai Sauce:
- 1 tsp oil
- 1/4 tsp cumin seeds
- 2 cloves
- 2 inch cinnamon stick or add a heaping 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon later with the garam masala
- 1 medium onion finely chopped
- 5 cloves of garlic finely chopped
- 1 inch ginger finely chopped
- 1 hot green chile chopped
- 1/3 cup tomato puree or puree 1/2 heaping cup chopped tomato with a tbsp of water
- 1/4 cup raw cashews soaked in warm water for 15 minutes
- 1 cup water or non dairy milk
- 1/2 tsp garam masala
- 1/4 tsp Turmeric
- 1/4 tsp or more cayenne
- 1 cup Fresh fenugreek methi leaves, just the leaves washed and drained, or 2 cups chopped greens + 2 to 3 tsp dried fenugreek leaves (kasuri methi)
- 3/4 tsp salt or more to taste
- 1/2 tsp sugar or more to taste
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Instructions
- Press the tofu for 10 minutes to remove excess moisture, then cube into small even pieces.
- Toss pressed tofu in oil. Mix the spices and starch and a small bowl, then add to tofu. Toss untill well coated. Bake on parchment lined sheet or greased baking dish at 400 degrees F / 200ºc for 15 to 20 minutes
Malai Sauce:
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. When hot add cumin, cloves and cinnamon and let them cook until cumin seeds change color.
- Add onion, garlic, ginger and chile and cook until translucent. Add pureed tomato and cook for 3 to 4 minutes.
- Meanwhile, blend the cashews with water until smooth (or use premade cashew cream and add some non dairy milk). Or blend 1/4 cup silken tofu or non dairy yogurt + 1 tbsp flour with non dairy milk. Too many options :)
- Add the ground spices, greens and fenugreek leaves, salt and sugar and mix well. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until the greens are wilting. Add cashew milk to the pan. Bring to a boil. Taste and adjust salt, heat, spice and sweet. Add more non dairy milk if too thick.
- Add in the baked tofu and let it simmer for 2 minutes. Serve hot with Naan or rice or make an Indian Bowl with chutney or pickled onion, cooked grains, garam masala roasted veggies.
Notes
- Variation: Use chickpea tofu or chickpeas +veggies to make this soy-free. To make this nut-free, use non dairy yogurt or silken tofu.
- Quick option: Skip baking the tofu, Add just pressed and cubed tofu to the sauce and simmer for 5 to 7 minutes.
- Nutritional values based on one serving
Nutrition Information
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Calories
276kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
27g
(9%)
Protein
15g
(30%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
883mg
(37%)
Potassium
542mg
(15%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
210IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
9.2mg
(10%)
Calcium
379mg
(38%)
Iron
4.4mg
(24%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 276 kcal
% Daily Value*
Calories | 276kcal | 14% |
Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
Protein | 15g | 30% |
Fat | 12g | 18% |
Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
Sodium | 883mg | 37% |
Potassium | 542mg | 12% |
Fiber | 4g | 16% |
Sugar | 6g | 12% |
Vitamin A | 210IU | 4% |
Vitamin C | 9.2mg | 10% |
Calcium | 379mg | 38% |
Iron | 4.4mg | 24% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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45 reviews
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