Tandoori Tofu

You too can grill tofu!  It's very easy and very delicious with a recipe like this one.

The recipe doesn't say to press the tofu before grilling, but I always prefer to press my tofu first.  Pressing tofu is easy.  To press it, wrap it in a clean dish towel (preferably a flour-sack style towel that won't fuzz), and set a heavy pot on it while you prepare the rest of the ingredients.

Also make sure to oil the grill before cooking.  First heat the grill, then use tongs to wipe the grill with paper towels dipped in canola oil.

Tandoori Tofu

INGREDIENTS

2 teaspoons paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon lime juice
2 14-ounce packages extra-firm or firm water-packed tofu, drained
1/2 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup nonfat plain yogurt
6 tablespoons sliced scallions or chopped fresh cilantro for garnish

PREPARATION

Preheat grill to medium-high.

Combine paprika, 1/2 teaspoon salt, cumin, coriander and turmeric in a small bowl. Heat oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add garlic, lime juice and the spice mixture; cook, stirring, until sizzling and fragrant, about 1 minute. Remove from the heat.

Slice each tofu block crosswise into 6 slices; pat dry. Use about 3 tablespoons of the spiced oil to brush both sides of the tofu slices; sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt. (Reserve the remaining spiced oil.)

Oil the grill rack (see Tip). Grill the tofu until it has grill marks and is heated through, 2 to 3 minutes per side.

Combine yogurt with the reserved spiced oil in a small bowl. Serve the grilled tofu with the yogurt sauce, garnished with scallions (or cilantro), if desired.

TIPS & NOTES

Kitchen Tip: To oil a grill rack, oil a folded paper towel, hold it with tongs and rub it over the rack. (Do not use cooking spray on a hot grill.)

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