Tandoori Tofu

Submitted by TattooedMamaof2

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

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 10
• 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.

Reviews

[bricksparrow]

I did not follow this recipe exactly (hence the 4-stars), but it was the primary inspiration for last night's dinner, which was awesome. I used a pre-mixed tandoori seasoning package and substituted low-fat cottage cheese for the yogurt and it made for the most delightful meal.