Vegan Paneer Masala
1 serving of vegan paneer masala contains 447 Calories. The macronutrient breakdown is 34% carbs, 54% fat, and 12% protein. This is a good source of protein (24% of your Daily Value), fiber (17% of your Daily Value), and potassium (14% of your Daily Value).
- Makes
- 6 servings
- Prep Time
- 15 minutes
- Cook Time
- 30 minutes
Ingredients
Cornstarch 2 tbsp or 15g
Directions
- Place cashews in a bowl of hot water and soak for 1 hour. Drain, then grind into a paste using a mortar and pestle or food processor with a little water. Set aside.
- Puree diced tomatoes in a blender. Set aside.
- Grind ginger and garlic cloves together into a paste. Alternatively, you can use a food processor or blender. Set aside.
- Cook rice in a rice cooker or on stovetop according to package directions. While rice is cooking (around 20 minutes), begin making the masala.
- Heat oil and butter in large skillet or wok. Add a couple of bay leaves and simmer for a minute or so until the oil becomes fragrant. Discard bay leaves.
- Add ginger-garlic paste and red chili powder. Stir well. Add the tomato puree and saute on medium heat, stirring frequently.
- Add cashew paste and stir thoroughly. Add coconut milk, stir and simmer over medium heat.
- Add diced jalapeno, salt, cumin, coriander, nutmeg, cinnamon and stir. Continue to simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Cube tofu and add it in, stir and cook until well-heated. Add corn starch and stir just until sauce starts to thicken.
- Garnish with cilantro. Serve over rice and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
For 1 serving of vegan paneer masala (420g)
| Nutrient | Value | %DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 447 | |
| Fats | 28g | 36% |
| Saturated fats | 15g | 74% |
| Trans fats | 0g | |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 627mg | 27% |
| Carbs | 40g | 14% |
| Net carbs | 35g | |
| Fiber | 5g | 17% |
| Sugar | 4g | |
| Protein | 14g | |
| Calcium | 218mg | 22% |
| Iron | 7mg | 90% |
| Potassium | 636mg | 14% |
| Vitamin D | 0μg | 0% |
| Vitamins and Minerals | ||
| Alpha carotene | 15μg | |
| Beta carotene | 462μg | |
| Caffeine | 0mg | |
| Choline | 18mg | 3% |
| Copper | 1mg | 56% |
| Fluoride | 7μg | |
| Folate (B9) | 109μg | 27% |
| Lycopene | 3552μg | |
| Magnesium | 113mg | 27% |
| Manganese | 2mg | 77% |
| Niacin | 3mg | 20% |
| Pantothenic acid | 1mg | 18% |
| Phosphorus | 265mg | 38% |
| Retinol | 99μg | |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.1mg | 10% |
| Selenium | 17μg | 31% |
| Theobromine | 0mg | |
| Thiamine | 1mg | 84% |
| Vitamin A IU | 1185IU | |
| Vitamin A | 141μg | 16% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0μg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.3mg | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 22mg | 25% |
| Vitamin D IU | 0IU | |
| Vitamin D2 | 0μg | |
| Vitamin D3 | 0μg | |
| Vitamin E | 3mg | 20% |
| Vitamin K | 13μg | 11% |
| Zinc | 2mg | 19% |
| Sugars | ||
| Sugar | 4g | |
| Sucrose | 0.3g | |
| Glucose | 2g | |
| Fructose | 2g | |
| Lactose | 0g | |
| Maltose | 0g | |
| Galactose | 0g | |
| Starch | 1g | |
| Fats | ||
| Saturated fats | 15g | 74% |
| Monounsaturated fats | 9g | |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 2g | |
| Trans fats | 0g | |
| Fatty Acids | ||
| Total omega 3 | 0.1g | |
| Total omega 6 | 1g | |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0.1g | |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0g | |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0g | |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0g | |
| Amino Acids | ||
| Alanine | 1g | |
| Arginine | 1g | |
| Aspartic acid | 2g | |
| Cystine | 0.2g | |
| Glutamic acid | 3g | |
| Glycine | 1g | |
| Histidine | 0.3g | |
| Hydroxyproline | 0g | |
| Isoleucine | 1g | |
| Leucine | 1g | |
| Lysine | 1g | |
| Methionine | 0.2g | |
| Phenylalanine | 1g | |
| Proline | 1g | |
| Serine | 1g | |
| Threonine | 1g | |
| Tryptophan | 0.2g | |
| Tyrosine | 0.5g | |
| Valine | 1g | |
