Episode 76: Saag Aloo

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup cashews, soaked overnight
  • Soy milk
  • 1 potato, peeled and cut into small chunks
  • 1 block firm tofu, cut into 1 inch cubes
  • 1/2 chili pepper, chopped
  • 2 cups frozen spinach
  • 2 cloves minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 cup vegetable stock

Special equipment:

  • Small blending device

Directions:

  • Put soaked cashews in a small blending device and add enough soy milk to cover the top
  • Blend until smooth and set aside
  • Boil potatoes until soft
  • Drain and set aside
  • Air-fry tofu for 10 minutes or bake in toaster oven for 20-25 minutes
  • (You may marinate tofu in miso paste and lemon juice for 2 hours prior for added flavor)
  • Saute garlic, garam masala, and cumin in some oil until oil becomes very fragrant
  • Add potatoes and stir-fry
  • Add chili pepper and stir-fry
  • Add vegetable stock, cashew cream, and frozen spinach
  • Add tofu
  • Serve with rice or naan

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