Spiced Roasted Tofu and Vegetables Indian Recipe

Spiced Roasted Tofu And Vegetables Indian Recipe

Ingredients

• recipe for : Tandoori Tikka

MARINADE:

• 1 1/2 cups nondairy yogurt
• 1/4 cup nondairy milk
• 1 1/2 to 2 tablespoons Tandoori Masala
• 2 teaspoons garlic paste or minced garlic
• 2 teaspoons ginger paste or minced ginger
• 2 teaspoons onion paste or 1/2 teaspoon onion granules
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1/4 teaspoon Indian black salt or 1/2 teaspoon Chaat Masala 1/2 teaspoon or more salt
• 1/2 teaspoon Garam Masala
• 1 tablespoon chickpea flour
• 1 teaspoon safflower or other neutral oil
• cayenne or black pepper, if needed.

TOFU AND VEGETABLES:

• 14 ounces firm tofu (or additional vegetables)
• 1 cup or more cauliflower florets, 1 1/2-inch florets
• 1 cup green or red bell peppers, chopped into 1 to 1 1/2-inch pieces
• 1/2 cup chopped vegetables such as broccoli florets, zucchini, carrots, or thinly sliced red onion rings

Chaat Masala and Mint Cilantro Chile Chutney for garnish

Method

1. Marinade:
2. In a bowl whisk the yogurt and milk until smooth
3. Add the rest of the ingredients for the marinade and mix well
4. Taste, and adjust spices and salt
5. Tofu and vegetables: Press the tofu in paper towels to remove excess moisture
6. Cube or slice to preferred size
7. Place the tofu pieces in the marinade to coat all sides
8. Remove the tofu from the bowl, one piece at a time, letting any excess marinade drip off, and place them in another bowl
9. Add all the vegetables to the marinade bowl and toss well to coat
10. Let both bowls sit in the refrigerator for an hour
11. To bake: Preheat the oven to 425°F
12. Place the vegetables and tofu on a parchment-lined baking sheet
13. You can also thread them on a skewer and place on a parchment-lined sheet
14. Spray or brush with oil
15. Bake until the cauliflower is cooked through, 25 to 30 minutes
16. Brush the remaining marinade on the tofu and veggies at the 25-minute mark (optional)
17. Sprinkle with chaat masala
18. Serve hot with mint-cilantro chutney
19. To grill: Grill the tofu for 3 to 5 minutes per side
20. To grill cauliflower, cut the cauliflower into 1/2-inch thick slices instead of florets
21. You can also grill skewered tofu and vegetables, turning the skewers, 3 to 5 minutes per side

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