Super Green Tofu Palak Paneer (VG GF)

Name: Super Green Tofu Palak Paneer (VG GF)
Total time: 3600 s
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 700 g extra firm tofu (or paneer); 3 tsp Garam masala; 3 tbsp Nutritional yeast; 2 tsp salt; 300 g Stinging nettles; 300 g Chard, stems separated; 300 g Spinach; 1 Onion, chopped; 3 tsp Cumin seeds; 1.5 tsp Turmeric; 3 tsp Ground coriander; 1 Green chili (or less) chopped; 3 cloves minced Garlic; 3 tsp minced Ginger; 1 cup Oatly single cream, or more to taste; to taste Salt; 4 tbsp vegetable oil ghee

Genna @genlato_

Bristol

I had so many different green things in my fridge that needed using, so I made a completely in-authentic ‘palak paneer’ with stinging nettles, chard and spinach and tofu instead of paneer cheese. Served alongside jeera (cumin) rice thanks to another Cookpad recipe!

This is trial 1 of this recipe, want to try adding more cream next time.

Genna @genlato_

Bristol

This is trial 1 of this recipe, want to try adding more cream next time.

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Ingredients

1 hour

6 servings

700 gextra firm tofu (or paneer)
3 tspGaram masala
3 tbspNutritional yeast
2 tspsalt
Green Sauce
300 gStinging nettles
300 gChard, stems separated
300 gSpinach
1Onion, chopped
3 tspCumin seeds
1.5 tspTurmeric
3 tspGround coriander
1Green chili (or less) chopped
3 clovesminced Garlic
3 tspminced Ginger
1 cupOatly single cream, or more to taste
to taste Salt
4 tbspvegetable oil ghee

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Steps

1 hour

1

Wash nettles with cold water (wear cloves or stir with spoon) and then fake blanch by pouring boiling water over them, let sit for 5-10 minutes, then squeeze out water. Remove any extra tough stems (they won’t sting now!)
2

Cut tofu into cubes then coat with garam masala and nutritional yeast. Heat 1-2 tbsp of ghee in a large pan and add tofu. Turn until most sides are brown, remove and set aside.
3

In the same pan, add more ghee and sauté chard stems and onion until softened, then add garlic, ginger, cumin seeds, turmeric, garam masala, ground coriander, and green chili.
4

Meanwhile puree nettles, chard leaves, and spinach together in a food processor or with a hand blender (add water if it’s not blending well).
5

Add pureed greens to the pan with onion and spices, stir in Oatly single cream. Add more cream or water if you want a thinner consistency.
6

Return tofu to the pan, mix well, and cook until heated through.
7

Serve with jeera rice and top with coriander and more chilli.

Tips

Feel free to adjust the spices according to your taste preference.

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Genna @genlato_

on August 29, 2025 19:20

Bristol

Hello! I’m Genna 👋 Born and raised in California, currently living in the UK 🇺🇸🇬🇧My home cooking is inspired by sustainable living, using whole food and high quality ingredientsn 🌱 I’ve recently started growing my own food in my garden, and I love learning about ethical and sustainable food systems! I enjoy both baking and cooking, and will always take on a challenge to adapt recipes to different dietary requirements or preferences.