Tandoori Tofu Recipe

Name: Tandoori Tofu
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons paprika; 1 teaspoon cumin ground; 1 teaspoon coriander ground; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric ground; 1 teaspoon salt divided; 4 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon garlic minced; 1 tablespoon lime juice; 28 ounces tofu extra firm, 2 packages, if water-packaged, drain well and pat dryl; ⅔ cup yogurt, plain prefer low-fat; 1/4 cup scallions, spring or green onions thinly sliced; 1/4 cup cilantro freshly chopped

Servings: persons

2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon cumin ground
1 teaspoon coriander ground
1/2 teaspoon turmeric ground
1 teaspoon salt divided
4 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon garlic minced
1 tablespoon lime juice
28 ounces tofu extra firm, 2 packages, if water-packaged, drain well and pat dryl
⅔ cup yogurt, plain prefer low-fat
1/4 cup scallions, spring or green onions thinly sliced
1/4 cup cilantro freshly chopped

1
Preheat grill to medium-high.
2
Combine paprika, cumin, coriander, 1/2 teaspoon salt and turmeric in a small bowl.
3
Heat oil in a small skillet over medium heat.
4
Add garlic, lime juice and the spice mixture; cook, stirring, until sizzling and fragrant, about 1 minute.
5
Remove from the heat.
6
Slice each tofu block crosswise into 8 slices; pat dry.
7
Use about 3 tablespoons of the spiced oil to brush both sides of the tofu slices; sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt.
8
(Reserve the remaining spiced oil.)
9
Oil the grill rack, oil a folded paper towel, hold it with tongs and rub it over the rack.
10
Grill the tofu until it has grill marks and is heated through, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
11
Combine yogurt with the reserved spiced oil in a small bowl.
12
Serve the grilled tofu with the yogurt sauce, garnished with scallions and cilantro.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 teaspoons paprika, 1 teaspoon cumin ground, 1 teaspoon coriander ground, 1/2 teaspoon turmeric ground, and more.

Yes, Tandoori Tofu falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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