Palak Tofu Curry
Recipe / Jacqueline Alwill
Palak paneer is my go-to dish when eating Indian out but I always want an option for home, and this hits the spot. It’s a perfect freezer-friendly meal, satisfying all the Indian flavour cravings but without having to order in (or go out!), not to mention a healthy, dairy-free option with the protein-rich swap of tofu for paneer.
Serves: 2
2 tsp coconut oil
½ small brown onion, finely chopped
500g frozen spinach
2 cloves garlic, finely sliced
10g ginger, grated (approx. 2 tsp)
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp garam masala spice
1 tsp sea salt
½ tsp black pepper
½ tsp chilli flakes
50g tinned tomatoes
¼ cup coconut cream
⅓ cup water
300g firm tofu, cut into
2cm pieces
Cooked rice & additional fresh ginger pieces, to serve
Heat a large frying pan on medium heat, add coconut oil, onion and spinach and cook (lid on) for about 10–20 mins.
Add garlic, ginger, spices, salt, pepper, chilli and tomatoes. Cook, stirring for 5 mins.
Remove from heat and add to a food processor with coconut cream and water and blitz until uniform in consistency. Return sauce to the pan, add tofu, cook until tofu is completely heated through (approximately 6–8 mins).
Serve with cooked rice and pieces of fresh ginger.
Roasted Cauliflower Lentil Dhal
A hug to your tummy on the days when you’re feeling a little lower in energy and in need of a nutritious meal to pick you up.
Recipe / Jacqueline Alwill
A hug to your tummy on the days when you’re feeling a little lower in energy and in need of a nutritious meal to pick you up. My roasted cauliflower lentil dhal is true comfort food.
Serves: 4
1 small head cauliflower, cut into florets
3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
Dhal
400g dried red lentils,2 tbsp coconut oil1 small brown onion, finely chopped3 garlic cloves, chopped½ tsp curry powder 1 tsp ground cumin½ tsp fenugreek seedsPinch chilli flakes, if desired½ tsp ground cinnamon1½ tsp ground turmericPinch sea salt1 × 400mL tin organic coconut milkFresh coriander, cooked rice & cashew nuts (to serve)
