Tandoori Tofu

Serve with brown basmati rice From Eating Well Magazine - May/June 2010

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 2  teaspoons paprika
• 1  teaspoon salt, divided
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cumin
• 1⁄2 teaspoon  coriander
• 1⁄4 teaspoon turmeric
• 3  tablespoons  extra-virgin olive oil
• 1  tablespoon garlic, minced
• 1  tablespoon lime juice
• 2 (14 ounce) packages extra firm tofu, drained
• 2⁄3 cup plain yogurt

Directions

1. Preheat grill to medium-high.
2. Combine paprika, 1/2 t salt, cumin, coriander and turmeric in a small bowl.
3. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic, lime juice and the spice mixture; cook, until sizzling and fragrant, about 1 minute. Remove from heat.
4. Slice each tofu block crosswise into 6 slices; pat dry. Use 3 T of the spiced oil to brush both sides of the tofu slices; sprinkle with remaining salt.
5. Oil the grill rack. Grill the tofu until it is heated through, 2-3 minutes per side.
6. Combine yogurt with the remaining spiced oil in a small bowl and serve with the tofu.