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Palak Tempeh (Tempeh in Spinach Tomato Curry). A creamy and delicious curry that’s quick and great for weeknights. Vegan and Gluten Free Recipe. Jump to Recipe
Palak Tempeh (Tempeh In Spinach Tomato Curry) Vegan
Ingredients
- 2-3 cups spinach chopped, (fresh or frozen thawed)
- 2 tomatoes, chopped
- 5 cloves garlic
- 1 inch ginger
- 1 Serrano green chili
- salt, to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon raw sugar or sweetner
- 1 teaspoon kashmiri garam masala or regular garam massala, (or 1/4 teaspoon each of cinnamon, clove, nutmeg and cardamom powder and 1 bay leaf)
- 4 oz organic tempeh, (about 3/4 cup chopped)
- 2 tablespoons cashews soaked for an hour, (more or less depending on how creamy you want the curry)
- 1/4 teaspoon asofetida, (hing)
- 1 cup water or more for desired consistency
- 2 teaspoons oil
Instructions
- Blend the spinach, garlic, ginger, chili pepper and tomatoes with a little water into a smooth puree and keep aside.
- Blend the cashews separately with little water to make cashew cream.
- In a large pan, add oil and heat on medium.
- Add the spices and asofetida and cook for 1 minute.
- Add in the spinach puree, salt and sugar and mix well.
- Add in the chopped tempeh pieces and cook on low heat for 20-25 minutes until the spinach curry thickens and starts to leave the edges.
- Add in the cashew cream and water for desired curry consistency. Taste and adjust salt and spices.
- Cook for another 6-7 minutes on medium low till the curry comes to a boil.
- Serve hot with with Indian flat breads like Rotis or naans, some sliced tomato salad and pickles! Other variations: Use 1 cup spinach and 1 cup mustard or collard greens!.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Very easy, healthy and delicious! I make this a lot when I don’t want to spend a ton of time cooking.
yay!
Hi Richa,
Could you recommend a nut-free substitute for the cashews? Thank you
Silke tofu, coconut cream or pumpkin seeds
We improvised and used 2 red onions instead of garlic and 300g tempeh. Served with red rice, fresh tomato and pickled veg. Amazing!
red rice – nice and I love pickled veg!
Wholesome, delicious.
Awesome !!
Thanks Richa; this was very good!!!!
Love this~ I did not have the asofetida but it was still delicious. Thank you!
I made this tonight and it was a big hit with DH. And it really reminds me of pesto, maybe it was just the garlic and the fact that it was green. But still. I’m seriously tempted just to make the curry and put it over some noodles! Great recipe!