Vegan Paneer Curry Recipe

Vegan Paneer Curry Recipe

In this recipe, we used HerbYvore Plant Protein Block in place of paneer for a vegan-friendly paneer curry. This curry is thick and creamy with a kick of spice that flavours the protein block perfectly. 

Ingredients:

  • Hot water – 2 cups
  • Salt – 1 tsp
  • Turmeric – 1 tsp
  • 1 block of HerbYvore Plant Protein Block 250g, cut into 2cm cubes
    *Tip: Soak protein block in turmeric salted water to soften for at least 15 minutes. 
Other Ingredients:
  • Finely ground cashew paste – 3 tbsp
  • Turmeric powder – 1/2 tsp
  • Coriander powder – 1/2 tsp
  • Cumin powder – 1/2 tsp
  • Garam masala powder – 1/2 tsp
  • Chilli powder – 1/2 tsp
  • Ginger garlic paste – 1 tsp
  • Chickpea (Besan) flour – 1 tsp
  • Lemon Juice – 2 tsp
  • Fenugreek leaves – 1 tsp
  • Salt – 1/2 tsp

Method:

  • Add all the ingredients in the "other ingredients" section to form a paste
  • Add soaked plant protein cubes into paste.
  • Prick the plant protein cubes with a toothpick to absorb flavours
  • Add diced onions & capsicums into paste.
  • Marinate plant protein in the paste for 2 – 3 hours.
  • Pre-heat the oven at 200°C and bake marinated plant protein & vegetables till golden brown
(Ingredients for Gravy):
  • Oil – 3tbsp
  • Bay leaves – 2
  • Finely chopped onions – 1/2 cup
  • Ginger garlic paste – 1 tsp
  • Turmeric powder – 1/2 tsp
  • Coriander powder – 1/2 tsp
  • Cumin powder – 1/2 tsp
  • Garam masala powder – 1/2 tsp
  • Chili powder – 1/2 tsp

Cooking Method:

  • Heat up oil in pan.
  • Add the above ingredients for gravy and sauté well for at least 10 minutes.
  • Add 1/4 cup of grated ginger, 2 cups of tomato puree and sauté them well.
  • Add 1/2 tsp of salt, 1/2 tsp fenugreek leaves and stir until the oil separates. Add 3 tbsp of cashew paste, mix well and cook for 5 minutes.
  • Add marinated plant protein and vegetables into the pan and stir them well.
  • Add 1 tsp of lemon juice, 1/2 cup of water and cook with pot lid on for 10 minutes on medium heat.
  • Garnish with finely chopped coriander leaves
    Serve this creamy Vegan Paneer Curry with rice or Indian bread of your choice!

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