Matar "Paneer" with Tofu Makes an Easy Vegan Weeknight Meal

Ingredients

• 1 block (14 oz) of extra-firm tofu
• 2 Tbsp of oil, divided
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 inch of ginger, grated
• ½ tsp ground cardamom
• 1 cup of yellow onions, diced
• 2 Tbsp tomato paste
• 12 cashews
• ½ tsp salt
• 3-4 Tbsp water
• ½ tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 bay leaf
• ¼ tsp turmeric powder
• ½ tsp cayenne pepper, or less to taste
• 1 tsp garam masala
• ½ tsp coriander powder
• 1 cup of frozen green peas
• 1 cup of vegetable broth or water
• 1 green chili, seeds removed and sliced (optional)
• ¼ tsp salt, or more to taste
• 3-4 Tbsp unsweetened coconut milk
• ¼ cup chopped cilantro, for garnish