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grilled tofu skewers | tofu tikka recipe
perfect for party appetizers or making Indian tofu tikka masala curry. You will love this meatless delicacy with healthy protein. These are also perfect for potlucks and outd
Course
Appetizer
Cuisine
American, Indian
Keyword
grill, skewers, tikka, tofu, tofu skewers, tofu tikka
Prep Time
30
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
20
minutes
minutes
Author
Sowji'sKitchen
Ingredients
3/4
cup
curd / yogurt, thick
1/2
tsp
turmeric / haldi
1
tsp
kashmiri red chilli powder / lal mirch powder
1/2
tsp
coriander powder / daniya powder
1/4
tsp
cumin powder / jeera powder
1/2
tsp
garam masala
1/2
tsp
kasuri methi / dry fenugreek leaves, crushed
1/2
tsp
chaat masala
1
tbsp
lemon juice
Salt to taste
3
tsp
Oil
1/2
block
tofu
VEGETABLES:
1/2
onions
petals
1/2
capsicum, green
cubed
1/2
tomato
cubed
Instructions
Take 3/4 cup thick curd / yogurt.
add in all the spices along with salt.
mix till all the spices are combined well with curd.
now add ½ onion petals, ½ cubed capsicum , 1/2 cubed tomatoes and half block tofu
add 1 tsp of oil.
mix gently till all the vegetables are coated well.
marinate, cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Soak the skewers in warm water for 15 mins.
Remove the skewers from water .
after marination, insert the marinated tofu , capsicum, tomato and onions into wooden skewers.
roast it on a hot tawa or grill .
spread a tsp of oil .
roast on medium flame and keep rotating in between.
roast all sides, making sure it doesn’t burnt.
serve tofu tikka immediately.
Notes
make sure to marinate at-least 30 minutes or extend till overnight, for perfect restaurant style tikka taste.
add vegetables of your choice
serve tofu tikka immediately, else it doesn’t taste great.In place of tofu , you can use paneer.