Tandoori Tofu

The highly rich tofu is something most of the vegeterian’s love. 99% of the times I land up making the usual stir fry tofu or fried rice or in some noodles. Last I tried was adding it to my sandwich which was a hit. This time I wanted to try something Indian with tofu. Like most of you I thought that this is not a good choice but went on to try this experimental adventure called Tandoori tofu.

In a bowl mix the following spices to make a tandoori masala paste (you can use readymade tandoori masala as well):

Red chilli powder -1 tsp

Turmeric powder - 1 tsp

Cummin powder - 2 tsp

Black pepper - 1/2 tsp

Ginger powder - 1/2 tsp

Garam masala - 1 tsp

Corriander powder - 1 tsp

Chaat masala - 1/2 tsp

Amchur powder - few pinches

Lemon juice - few drops

Salt - as needed

Oil- 1 tsp

Water as needed

Cut small cubes of tofu and add this masala paste. Mix slowly but well making sure the tofu doesn’t break.

Seal this bowl with a wrap and refrigerate it for couple hours.

Microwave the mixture for about 5-6 minutes and set aside. You can also put it in the oven for about 10-15 minutes making sure it does not get too crunchy.

For the gravy:

Onions - 1 onion

Ginger - few small pieces grated

Garlic - 1 tsp grated

Tomato’s - 1-2 depending on size

Bell Pepper - 1

Corn Starch - 1 tsp

In a pan, add chopped onions, ginger and garlic

Sauté this mixture well until it turns golden brown.

Add chopped bell peppers and sauté them.

Make a puree of tomatoes and add to the onion garlic mixture

In a bowl add a tsp of corn starch and 4 tsp of water and make a paste

Add the corn starch paste to the gravy and let it simmer for 1 minute

Finally, add the tandoori tofu to the gravy and simmer for 2-3 mnitues.

This goes perfectly well with paratha or rice 

Tandoori Tofu with rice