Description
These Indian-style tofu skewers are super simple to make, colourful, and packed with so much flavor. This is the perfect weeknight dinner and is great for summer grilling.
Ingredients
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- 400 g block of tofu (pressed for about 30 minutes)
- 1 bell pepper
- 1 onion
- 1/4 cup vegan yoghurt
- 1 tbsp Kashmiri chilli (or cayenne pepper )
- 1 tbsp grated garlic
- 1 tbsp grated ginger
- 1/4 tsp ground turmeric
- 1/2–1 tsp chaat masala
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- salt + black pepper (to taste)
- oil for greasing the pan
For serving
- mint chutney
- fresh coriander
- vegan yoghurt swirled with a little chilli powder
Instructions
- Marinade: Combine vegan yoghurt, chaat masala, Kashmiri chilli powder, ground turmeric, ground cumin, grated ginger, grated garlic, lemon juice, salt and black pepper. Chop up the onion, bell pepper and tofu into bite-sized chunks, and into the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for 2-3 hours.
- Grilling: Thread the bell pepper, onion and tofu chunks through skewers. Heat grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat and brush it with a little oil. Cook the skewers over high heat, and gently press the tofu chunks if it's not touching the pan. Drizzle a tiny bit of more oil if it starts to stick!
- Serve: Place all the skewers on a serving plate, and garnish with a little fresh coriander. And serve with vegan yoghurt and mint chutney,
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Side Dish
- Cuisine: Indian