Description
Enjoy restaurant-style Indian food at home with this healthy Vegan Amaranth Saag Paneer, featuring cubed tofu and fresh amaranth leaves.
Ingredients
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Tofu Paneer:
- 1 Tbsp Olive Oil
- 16 oz. Firm Tofu (1/2 inch cubes)
- 1 Tbsp Garam Masala
Saag:
- 1 Tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 Tbsp Garam Marsala
- 1 Tbsp Ground Coriander
- 1 tsp Red Pepper Flake
- 1 tsp Ground Cumin
- 1 Medium Onion (Diced Small)
- 3 Garlic Cloves (Peeled and Grated)
- 1 Tbsp Fresh Ginger (Peeled and Grated)
- 14 oz. Can Crushed Tomatoes
- 2 tsp Ground Turmeric
- 5 Cups Amaranth Leaves (Chopped Fine)
- 13 oz. Can Coconut Milk
Instructions
- In a large high-sided frying pan over medium heat, add 1 Tbsp of olive oil. Add the cubed tofu and allow to cook, stirring occasionally until browned on all sides. Sprinkle 1 Tbsp of garam masala over the tofu and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes stirring frequently. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
- Wipe out the frying pan and return it to medium heat. Add the remaining 1 Tbsp of olive oil as well as garam masala, coriander, red pepper flakes (optional) and cumin. Cook, stirring constantly until the spices are fragrant approx. 1 minute.
- Next, add the diced onion to the spices and cook, stirring frequently until the onion has started to brown. Approx. 3 minutes. Now add the garlic, ginger, tomatoes and turmeric to the pan. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer.
- Once the pan is simmering, set the heat to low and add the chopped amaranth. Cover the pan and allow the amaranth to wilt. Approx. 2 minutes. Uncover and add the coconut milk. Bring the heat back to medium and allow the pan to come to a simmer. Then add the tofu back to the pan.
- Cook to saag for an additional 5 minutes to thoroughly heat the tofu.
- Serve immediately along with rice or your favorite grain. Enjoy!
- Leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Notes
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Keywords: Vegan Amaranth Saag Paneer, Amaranth Leaf Recipe, Vegan Tofu Paneer Recipe
