Tofu Tikka Skewers
A delicious Indian appetizer; Tofu Tikka has marinated tofu and vegetables on a skewer and roasted to perfection. Serve these with some onions and cilantro chutney or wrap these in a naan for a delicious meal.
Servings: 5
Calories: 126kcal
Ingredients
- 12 oz Firm Tofu
- 2 medium Pink Onions
- 1 medium Green Pepper
- 1 medium Red/ Yellow Pepper
For the Marinade
- 1 cup Greek Yogurt or Hung curd
- 1 tablespoon Garlic Chilli paste
- 1 teaspoon Red Chilli Powder
- 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder
- 1 tablespoon Garam Masala
- 1 tablespoon Kasoori Methi
- 1 teaspoon Carom seeds
- 1½ teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Lime Juice
Instructions
- If using regular yogurt, add it in a cheesecloth and get all the moisture out. This step is not required for greek yogurt.1 cup Greek Yogurt or Hung curd
- Once the yogurt is ready, add all the ingredients under marinade.1 tablespoon Garlic Chilli paste , 1 teaspoon Red Chilli Powder , 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder, 1 tablespoon Garam Masala, 1 tablespoon Kasoori Methi , 1 teaspoon Carom seeds , 1½ teaspoon Salt , 1 teaspoon Lime Juice , 1 teaspoon Sugar
- Mix well and set aside. Adjust sugar and salt as required.
- Keep the tofu between a few tissues or kitchen towel till all the water is absorbed.12 oz Firm Tofu
- Then, cut equal size pieces of tofu, onion and peppers.2 medium Pink Onions, 1 medium Green Pepper, 1 medium Red/ Yellow Pepper
- Apply the marinade evenly on all the pieces and let them rest for atleast an hour or even refrigerate it overnight.
- Put all the pieces on metal skewers or on wooden skewers soaked in water for 10 minutes.
- The grilling can be done in multiple ways: On a non stick pan, in the oven or on the grill. If using the pan, lay the skewers on the pan and add some olive oil around it. Grill while rotating occasionally till all the sides are brown. If using the oven, lay the pieces in a grilling tray and bake on 350 F for 20-25 minutes till brown. On a grill, just place the skewers on it and grill till all the sides are brown.
- Serve with Cilantro Chutney, Ketchup and sliced onions.
Notes
Note: Nutrition values are my best estimates using an automated calculator. If you rely on them for your diet, use your preferred nutrition calculator.
Nutrition
Calories: 126kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.002g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 735mg | Potassium: 232mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 257IU | Vitamin C: 67mg | Calcium: 147mg | Iron: 1mg