Cookbook:Tandoori Tofu

| Vegan cuisine

Ingredients

 * 1 block firm or extra-firm tofu
 * 2–3 tablespoons yogurt
 * 120 ml tomato sauce or tomato paste
 * 2 tablespoons olive oil or canola oil
 * Preferred seasonings (suggested seasonings: turmeric, pepper, hot sauce, salt)

Procedure

 * 1) Cut tofu into 2.5 cm (1-inch) cubes.
 * 2) Spread out the tofu on a cookie sheet and bake for 20–25 minutes at 170 - 190 C. This releases the extra water from the tofu and dries it out to be able to absorb the marinade.
 * 3) Mix the spices, tomato sauce, yogurt, and oil in a bowl.
 * 4) Let the tofu marinate well (about 8 hours) in this mixture, preferably in the refrigerator.
 * 5) After marinating, thread the tofu onto skewers and grill it.

Notes, tips, and variations

 * If a grill is not available, arrange the tofu pieces on a cookie sheet and bake for 20 minutes at 170 C, then broil for another 20 mins at 170 C on the middle shelf.
 * If dry tofu is not preferred, then bake the tofu with the marinade in a baking dish for 30–40 minutes at 170 C and then broil for 20–25 mins at 170 C.
 * To make this vegan, substitute the yogurt with soymilk
 * Try serving with rice or naan, and garnish with fresh-chopped cilantro or with fresh onions and cucumbers.