Healthy vegetarian recipe: Tandoori tofu

Get your intake of protein from tofu by making a delicious and healthy dish of it.

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Written By: Neha Chandna | Updated : June 2, 2014 11:24 AM IST

tandoori tofu

Tofu which is made from curdled soybean milk is a nutritious ingredient. It is a great source of protein for vegetarians and a good substitute for paneer as well for vegans. Not to forget, it is low in carbs, diabetic-friendly and has zero cholesterol. Tofu is also an excellent source of iron which helps in the making of hemoglobin. Here is a recipe to use this ingredient well. Nutritionist Neha Chandna shares her tandoori tofu recipe with us.

Ingredients

  • 100g firm tofu
  • Pinch of cumin powder
  • Pinch of turmeric
  • Pinch of coriander powder
  • Salt
  • Pinch of red chilli flakes
  • 1 garlic minced
  • 1tsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp spring onions and coriander leaves for garnish
  • 1.5 tsp olive oil

Method

1. Pre-heat the grill.

2. Combine salt, chilli flakes, turmeric, cumin and coriander powder.

3. Heat oil in a pan and cook this masala mixture for a minute.

4. Apply this mixture on both sides of the tofu with a brush.

5. Grill it till the grill marks appear on the tofu.

6. Serve with spring onion and coriander leaves.

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