Tandoori Tofu Brochettes
Yield
4 servingsPrep
8 hrsCook
10 minReady
8 hrsLow Cholesterol, Cholesterol-Free, Trans-fat Free, High Fiber
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | pound |
tofu
extra firm, drained |
|
| 3 | each |
scallions, spring or green onions
|
|
| 1 | tablespoon |
ginger
fresh, minced |
|
| 3 | each |
garlic cloves
|
|
| 1 | tablespoon |
brown sugar
|
|
| 1 | tablespoon |
soy sauce, tamari
|
|
| 1 | pinch |
saffron threads
dissolved in 1/2 cup boiling water |
*
|
| ½ | cup |
soy yogurt
|
* |
| 2 | tablespoons |
chili powder
|
|
| 2 | tablespoons |
paprika
|
|
| 1 | tablespoon |
garam masala
optional |
*
|
| 1 | x |
salt and black pepper
to taste |
*
|
| Brochettes | |||
| 4 | small |
red onion
unpeeled |
|
| ¼ | pound |
mushrooms, button
|
|
| 1 | pint |
cherry tomatoes
|
*
|
| 1 | each |
green bell peppers
seeded and slice |
|
| 1 | x |
cilantro
for garnish |
*
|
| 1 | wedges |
lemon
for garnish |
*
|
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 453.6 | g |
tofu
extra firm, drained |
|
| 3 | each |
scallions, spring or green onions
|
|
| 15 | ml |
ginger
fresh, minced |
|
| 3 | each |
garlic cloves
|
|
| 15 | ml |
brown sugar
|
|
| 15 | ml |
soy sauce, tamari
|
|
| 1 | pinch |
saffron threads
dissolved in 1/2 cup boiling water |
*
|
| 118 | ml |
soy yogurt
|
* |
| 3E+1 | ml |
chili powder
|
|
| 3E+1 | ml |
paprika
|
|
| 15 | ml |
garam masala
optional |
*
|
| 1 | x |
salt and black pepper
to taste |
*
|
| Brochettes | |||
| 4 | small |
red onion
unpeeled |
|
| 113.4 | g |
mushrooms, button
|
|
| 473 | ml |
cherry tomatoes
|
*
|
| 1 | each |
green bell peppers
seeded and slice |
|
| 1 | x |
cilantro
for garnish |
*
|
| 1 | wedges |
lemon
for garnish |
*
|
Directions
Gently press tofu to remove exces moisture.
Slice into large pieces and then cut each chunk crosswise.
Set aside.
Place green onions and ginger in a food processor and process briefly.
With the machine running, drop in garlic cloves, one at a time.
Process 30 seconds.
Add remaining ingredients.
Process 1 minute.
BROCHETTES: Place onions, mushroom, tofu and marinade in a glass dish and seal.
Refrigerate overnight.
Prepare grill next day.
Quarter onions and remove papery outer skins.
Skewer vegetables and tofu alternately.
Place on hot grill and brush with remaining marinade.
Cover grill tightly and allow to smoke for 5 minutes.
Don't peek.
Trun once and cook for another 3 to 5 minutes.
Garnish with cilantro and lemon wedges.
