Vegan Paneer Lababdar (Tofu lababdar)

• 14 oz firm tofu ,pressed for 15 mins and cubed

Tomato mixture:

• 15 oz diced tomatoes or 3 medium
• 1/4 cup raw cashews
• 1 inch ginger
• 4 cloves of garlic
• 1/4 tsp ground cardamom
• 1 whole clove

Lababdar sauce:

• 1 tsp oil
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 medium onion , finely chopped
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1/2 to 1 tsp garam masala , or use a mix of ground cumin and coriander
• 1/3 tsp cayenne , adjust to heat preference
• 1/2 tsp salt , depends on if the tomatoes are salted. I use unsalted tomatoes and 3/4tsp salt.
• 1 tsp sugar or other sweetener
• 2 green chilies , chopped or 1/4 cup thinly sliced green bell pepper
• 1 cup water
• 1 tsp dried fenugreek leaves (or use 1/4 tsp ground mustard)
• garam masala, cayenne, cilantro for garnish