Tandoori Tofu (vegan tandoori)
Aromatic and packed with flavors, this tandoori tofu is the vegan take on the classic Indian tandoori chicken. Featuring tofu cubes marinated in a rich spice blend, even non-vegans will be impressed by this dish.
Servings: 3 servings
Calories: 96kcal
Equipment
- tofu press (to press tofu before using)
Ingredients
- 1 14 oz block extra firm tofu drained, pressed, and cubed*
For tandoori marinade
- ¼ cup vegan yogurt unflavored and unsweetened
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon minced ginger
- 1-2 teaspoon Kashmiri chili powder or regular chili powder
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon turmeric
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine together all ingredients needed for the marinade. Stir to mix, adding a splash of water if the mixture is too thick.
- Place tofu in a large bowl, and pour in the marinade. Toss until tofu cubes are well coated. Let it marinade for 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours.
- At the last 10 minutes of marinating tofu, preheat your oven to 200C/400F if you plan to bake them.
Cooking tofu
- Oven – Bake for 25-30 minutes, flipping them halfway through. Then, turn your boiler on low, and cook for an additional 3-5 minutes, or until dark spots start to appear.Air fryer – Cook for 8-10 minutes at 200C/400F, or until tofu cubes are slightly browned.Pan-frying – Heat a tablespoon of oil in a non-stick pan over medium high heat. Place tofu in, and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until most sides are golden and crusty.
Notes
*Tofu – Use extra-firm or super-firm tofu. If using firm tofu, press beforehand (either using a tofu press or by stacking something heavy on top).
Helpful tips
- Marinating tofu overnight – For more flavorful tandoori tofu, marinate it in the fridge overnight.
- Adjust the spice level – For a milder dish, reduce the amount of chili powder added. Also, make sure to use mild chili powder.
- Broil your tofu – To give tandoori tofu a smoky touch, broil it for 3-5 minutes, until dark brown spots appear.
Nutrition
Calories: 96kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 475mg | Potassium: 240mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 9IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 80mg | Iron: 2mg
