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Quick Methi Malai Tofu-Paneer Mutter.

Name: Quick Methi Malai Tofu-Paneer Mutter.
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 people
Cuisine: Gluten-free, oil free, Vegan
Ingredients: 1/2 cup chopped onion; 1 teaspoon vegan butter; 1 teaspoon ginger garlic paste; 1/2 teaspoon garam masala ((or cumin, coriander, cinnamon, clove powders)); 2 tablespoons dried fenugreek leaves ((methi)); 1 cup thin cashew cream ((soy milk or full fat coconut milk)); 1/4 cup raw cashews; 1/2 cup green peas; 1/2 cup grated firm tofu; 1/4 teaspoon chili flakes; salt to taste ((1/4 teaspoon)); sugar to taste ((1-2 teaspoons))

Easy Methi Malai Paneer with fenugreek, cashew cream and Tofu. Vegan Gluten-free Indian Recipe. This is a quickie, not necessarily…

Ready 20 minutes
Serves 4 people
Prep 5 minutes
Cook 15 minutes

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Recipe

Quick Methi Malai Tofu-Paneer Mutter

Easy Methi Malai Paneer with fenugreek, cashew cream and Tofu. Vegan Gluten-free Indian Recipe.

Serves 4 people
Prep 5 minutes
Cook 15 minutes
Total 20 minutes

Ingredients

1/2 cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon vegan butter
1 teaspoon ginger garlic paste
1/2 teaspoon garam masala ((or cumin, coriander, cinnamon, clove powders))
2 tablespoons dried fenugreek leaves ((methi))
1 cup thin cashew cream ((soy milk or full fat coconut milk))
1/4 cup raw cashews
1/2 cup green peas
1/2 cup grated firm tofu
1/4 teaspoon chili flakes
salt to taste ((1/4 teaspoon))
sugar to taste ((1-2 teaspoons))

Instructions

1
In a pan on medium heat, add butter and onions and garam masala and cook till onions are golden.
2
Add in the ginger garlic paste and cook for a minute.
3
Blend cashews with a few tbsp milk into a coarse paste. Add paste to the pan.
4
Add in the salt, sugar and fenugreek leaves and mix well. Cook for 4-5 minutes on medium-low until the paste starts to thicken.
5
Add in the peas, cashew cream/coconut milk, grated tofu and mix well. Taste for salt and sugar and adjust. Cook covered for another 2-3 minutes to bring the milk to a boil. Cook without cover if you like a thicker curry. Sprinkle chili flakes or black pepper for some spice.
6
The recipe is very flexible, you can adjust the quantities of cashews and other things depending on your preferences for creamier, cheesier, richer, spicier versions.
7
Serve hot with Garlic Naan or Rotis!