Vegan Paneer Cheese Substitute (Made From Tofu)

A simple vegan paneer substitute, crafted from tofu, is ideal for various Indian vegetarian dishes.

Category Tags:

EntreeAppetizerIngredient

Cuisine Tags:

Indian

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Instructions

  1. Whisk all ingredients except tofu in a small bowl until smooth.

  2. Add tofu, coat thoroughly with the sauce, and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes.

  3. Heat oil in a pan, then fry the coated tofu for 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden, using all remaining sauce.

  4. Drain the fried tofu on a paper towel; use as a paneer substitute in Indian recipes.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 167 kcal
Carbohydrate: 3 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Fiber: 2 g
Protein: 12 g
Saturated Fat: 2 g
Sodium: 186 mg
Sugar: 1 g
Fat: 13 g
Unsaturated Fat: 0 g