Tandoori Skewers With Apricot Chutney

Submitted by baezus

"Got this one from Vegetarian Times. It was a hit with my family. This can be served as an main dish for 2-4 or an appetizer for upto 8. Serve with rice or quinoa."

 

• Ready In: 19mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Yields: 8 skewers
• Serves: 2-8

ingredients

• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 sweet curry powder
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1 lb firm tofu, drained and cut into 32 1-inch cubes
• 1⁄4 cup apricot jam
• 1⁄4 teaspoon sweet curry powder
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
• salt

directions

1. Place 8 wooden skewers in shallow bowl and add water to cover (to keep skewers from burning.).
2. While skewers soak, mix sugar, 1 teaspoons curry powder and 1/4 teaspoons salt in small bowl. Rub spice mixture over tofu cubes to coat. Drain skewers. Thread tofu onto damp skewers.
3. Lightly coat nonstick pan with cooking spray and heat over medium-high heat. Cook skewers, turning as necessary, until golden brown on each side, about 4 minutes.
4. For Apricot Chutney: in small bowl, mix apricot jam, remaining 1/4 teaspoons curry powder, onion and salt to taste.
5. Serve Tandoori Tofu Skewers with apricot chutney.