Vegan Saag Paneer

Ingredients

• 2 (8 ounce)  extra firm cubed tofu

• 1 teaspoon cumin seed
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon coriander powder
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 cloves
• 1 leek, washed and sliced
• 2 bunches kale, washed and chopped
• 4 tablespoons tomato paste

• 1 (8 ounce) can tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon fennel seed
• 1/2 teaspoon cardamom seed
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. 1

   Heat half the olive oil in a frying pan. Add cumin seeds, paprika, coriander powder and garlic, saute 1 minute.

2. 2

   Add drained tofu. Saute until tofu is golden brown, remove from pan and set aside.

3. 3

   Grind cloves, cardamom and fennel seeds.

4. 4

   Heat remaining oil and add ground powder and leek, saute until brown.

5. 5

   Add kale, saute until kale is limp.

6. 6

   Add salt and blend kale mixture in a food processor with tomato and tomato paste.

7. 7

   Return to pan and add tofu mixture. Simmer 10 minutes.