Vegan Palak Tofu "Paneer" - Tofu in Spinach Sauce

Spiced Tofu

• 2 teaspoons oil
• 7 oz firm tofu block , 1.5 cups cubed tofu, pressed for 10 mins to remove excess moisture and then cubed
• 1/4 tsp salt or to taste
• 1/2 tsp cumin powder
• 1/2 tsp garam masala
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• a generous pinch of kala namak , optional, or use 1 tsp nutritional yeast
• 1/2 tsp cayenne Or use paprika for less heat

Spinach curry

• 2 cups packed spinach washed, chopped if large, Or 6-8 oz frozen spinach
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/4 cup almond milk or coconut milk (use less or more for preferred consistency)
• 2 Tablespoons soaked cashews , soaked for 15 minutes or use ground raw cashew (less or more for creamy consistency to preference)
• 4 cloves of garlic
• 1 inch ginger
• 1 Serano chili pepper or to taste
• 1 medium tomato chopped
• 1/4-1/2 tsp salt to taste
• 1 teaspoon raw sugar or maple syrup
• 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon garam masala , less or more to preference, depends on the freshness of the spice mix and your preference of flavor
• cashew cream, pepper flakes to garnish