The Terrific Tandoori Tofu
This is probably the easiest recipe resulting in a beautiful, delicious & healthy treat. After I made these, I was wondering why the restaurants do not go beyond Meat & Paneer in their Tandoori options.
The above picture is for CLICK! Cheese/Tofu hosted by the Jugalbandis. None of us are particularly cheese lovers in our family. We do very limited things with cheese. So when I saw the theme of CLICK at the beginning of the month, I was doubtful whether I would participate this time. I would be lying tho’ if I said I did not try to shoot some “Cheese”….However we have pretty well embraced the Vegan Paneer: Tofu. This might not be a so Terrific CLICK!, but I promise you that it does taste Terrific.
All you need is a store bought Tandoori Paste, available at all Indian Groceries. If that is not accessible to you, don’t worry for I’ll give you a list of the things you would need to make the marinade. You will not be disappointed.
Ingredients:
- 14 oz block of Extra Firm Tofu
- 5-6 Tablespoons of Tandoori Paste (Add more or less depending on how spicy you want it)
- 1 Tablespoon Oil
- Fresh Lime
If you do not have ready made Tandoori Paste, here is what you need:
- 3 Cloves of Garlic
- 2″ Fresh Ginger Peeled
- 2 Tablespoons Coriander/Dhania seeds
- 1 Tablespoons Cumin/Jeera seeds
- 2 Tablesoons Red Chilli Powder/Cayenne (Adjust amount to your tolerance)
- 1/4 TeaspoonTurmeric
- 1 Teaspoon Tamarind Paste OR 2 Tablespoons Lime Juice
- Salt
- 1Tablespoon Oil
- 1/2 Teaspoon Kasuri methi (Optional: Dried Fenugreek Leaves, available in Indian Groceries as Kasuri Methi)
- Red or Orange Food Color
To prepare the marinade:
Make a Puree of all the above ingredients, except the Food Color. Add little water while making the puree, but just enough to make a tight paste. Try not to make it runny, or else it won’t coat the Tofu.
After the puree is done, stir in & combine the food color.
To prepare the Tofu:
Wrap a few paper towels around the Tofu block & gently try to squeeze out as much water as possible.
Cut the Block into 1.5 inch cubes or rectangles.
Coat the Tofu with the Tandoori paste & Oil or the homemade marinade paste & let it sit for atleast 3-4 hrs.. possibly overnight. Tofu soaks in more flavor the longer they marinade.
Skewer them & grill them only for a few minutes.
OR
Heat a Skillet, Coat it very lightly with oil. Place the tofu pieces on the hot skillet & grill them for a few minutes on each side.
Finish off by squeezing some Fresh Lime on the top.
I Pan Grilled them & then skewered them on the toothpick along with some onion & pepper… just Bite size pieces. Pop them in Enjoy!
Note: Grill whatever veggies you want with it. I did Green Bell Peppers & Red Onions.
Tags: Appetizer, dairy free, healthy, how to cook Tofu?, soy products, Starter, tandoori, tandoori tofu, tikka, Tofu, Tofu in a skewer, vegan paneer, vegan vegetarian, Vegetarian recipe
February 26th, 2009 at 8:42 am
If you give me Tofu like that ie tandooried, I would eat it the whole day and benefit from nutrition too! Looks fab, great CLICK!
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February 26th, 2009 at 8:44 am
They look amazing! Love the photos and the styling.
February 26th, 2009 at 8:47 am
The marinade sounds yummy! I wish I could grab a tofu bite right away! Beautiful pics Soma
February 26th, 2009 at 9:11 am
Wow, I must say it looks terrific is both taste and looks !! Awesome Click!
February 26th, 2009 at 9:19 am
I was thinking of participating in CLICK ..Guess what??..My idea was to make tandoori paneer..Now Im quite doubtful of sending tandoori paneer after seeing your tandoori tofu..Yours look absolutely delish!! The pictures are stunning
Now I have to think about something else :S
February 26th, 2009 at 9:22 am
Love it Soma. Looks delicious & is beautifully clicked too!
February 26th, 2009 at 9:31 am
wow fabulous click..Looks yummy too
February 26th, 2009 at 9:51 am
What a lovely click, Soma!! Click really stirs you up:) Tandoori tofu makes a tempting appetizer! Will try this definitely as the marinade doesn’t contain yogurt too!
February 26th, 2009 at 9:53 am
This is indeed TERRIFIC !! What a combo – tanddor and tofu !! lovely !
February 26th, 2009 at 9:55 am
What a click Soma..:)..you dont need to learn any techniques..its amazing..n I love tofu too..but I have not yet tried this one..As I dont have skewers ,was wondering how to try..but this looks good..:) you pan fried the veggies too?
February 26th, 2009 at 9:59 am
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February 26th, 2009 at 10:27 am
Wow, if I go by just looks alone, I should be able to have a plateful of those. Looks so good. I am not a tofu fan but still would love some of them.
February 26th, 2009 at 10:50 am
Some, the click is fabulous. Seriously I have been mermerised by the picture, looks amazing. I am so going to try this Tandoori paste not with Tofu maybe something else.
February 26th, 2009 at 11:02 am
Oops,splendid clicks..i long for those tofus dear..such fabulous ones.
February 26th, 2009 at 11:57 am
I love this! This is a terrific looking tofu indeed!
February 26th, 2009 at 12:07 pm
wow Suma what a click !!! Tandoori Tofu looks very delicious
February 26th, 2009 at 12:22 pm
Love the tandoori flavor here. Gorgeous picture!
February 26th, 2009 at 12:40 pm
this is so cool! i love the idea. have made this with paneer but why have I not thought of doing it with tofu! great idea!
February 26th, 2009 at 12:54 pm
lovely click indeed….tandoori tofu sounds great for appetizer.. i have tasted paneer tikka.. and not with tofu…
February 26th, 2009 at 12:55 pm
Tandoori tofu makes me hungry!! worth to try!!
February 26th, 2009 at 1:26 pm
Looking super, Soma!!
Apu
February 26th, 2009 at 2:10 pm
Such wonderful flavours! Love the idea!
February 26th, 2009 at 3:22 pm
Beautiful photo Soma
February 26th, 2009 at 3:41 pm
this is sooo delicious looking… excellent picture
February 26th, 2009 at 4:03 pm
That is good click and tofu is wonderful idea!
February 26th, 2009 at 5:32 pm
They do look beautiful and so appetizing! We all should try to eat more tofu as it is so good for you. I would love to try this tandoori style tofu.
February 26th, 2009 at 5:34 pm
Super delicious Click. I always looking out for new tofu recipes, this looks delicious.
February 26th, 2009 at 6:42 pm
Beautiful. Its gorgeous. I’ve tried Tandoori Tofu too, and its delish, isn’t it?
February 26th, 2009 at 8:12 pm
Looks fabulous, so I am sure it tastes great too
February 26th, 2009 at 9:43 pm
terrifc click..
i cud never make myself like tofu and eat it with whole heartedness…but this looks yum and i think this wud taste good..
February 26th, 2009 at 10:28 pm
Wow! Ki korcho Soma! What fabulous snaps … look so proffessional! Oshadharon! Ar kichu bolar nei amar
February 27th, 2009 at 1:04 am
This is really a good idea!
February 27th, 2009 at 4:13 am
Soma, that is one lovely click!
February 27th, 2009 at 6:20 am
soma,..lovely click,..nd the recipe ;looks so yummy,..:-)
February 27th, 2009 at 4:43 pm
Soma,
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I think this the best shot I have seen and I am really drooling here
and coming to the recipe eyita khob tasty nischoyi …
hugs and smiles
February 28th, 2009 at 1:31 am
This is a great idea Soma! I have a few packets of firm tofu that I need to do something new with and you’ve just inspired me!
February 28th, 2009 at 9:09 am
That looks really yummy! and definitely Click Worthy! If you want to see a pic which is not Click worthy take a look at my Aubergine Tofu bake
February 28th, 2009 at 9:26 am
Oh wow, this is beautiful…just so appetizing looking.
February 28th, 2009 at 1:07 pm
The tandorri sounds fantastic. I have not cooked with it for years and your pictures are fantastic.
February 28th, 2009 at 3:51 pm
Nice Color on Tofu. I do love tofu… I loved reading your poem in the about me page. Its kinda cute
February 28th, 2009 at 5:45 pm
Sounds great! I’m sure tofu is a great way to soak up all of those wonderful seasonings.
March 2nd, 2009 at 7:01 am
The Terrific Tandoori Tofu looks terrific
March 2nd, 2009 at 3:35 pm
Thanks all of you..for appreciating the Tofu!
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March 5th, 2009 at 6:27 pm
Loved your pic
March 11th, 2009 at 10:21 am
Dear Soma
Your receipes are so good – and wish you were still here in NJ and I could get to taste some of them I printed out the aloo one – and will try it soon
Latha
April 8th, 2009 at 6:58 am
looks yummmm….. shall definitely try it cause its healthier than panner.
May 23rd, 2009 at 7:14 am
this looks great. I love indian food and I’m always looking for new ways to cook tofu. Thanks!!
June 30th, 2009 at 11:27 am
I just bought tandoori paste from the store after reading this post. Will try asap and let you know the outcome.
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August 31st, 2009 at 6:24 am
I love the idea of tandoori paste. Used it for chicken marinade too. We enjoyed our bbq all summer with tandoori items…thx for the idea!