Tofu Tikka

April 11, 2010 at 2:10 am (Appetizers)

What better way to start my culinary blog events with participation in something hosted by my favorite blogger and what better tribute then to cook something from her own blog.

Nupur from one hot stove is hosting Blog bites -Copy cat edition.. The rules are simple, replicate something that you have read on any other blog in your kitchen. I first read this Tandoori tofu recipe on Nupur’s blog. It sounded so simple and gave it a try for a party I hosted. Nupur was not exaggerating, This is a keeper of the recipe, so very delicious and so easy to make.

Tofu Tikka

I made some slight tweaks to her receipe depending on ingredients I had on hand.

You will need (For 25 people)

1. 4 blocks firm tofu (preferably organic).
2.  4 tbsp garlic flavored olived oil
3. Juice of 2 big limes,
4.  Spices( 1 tbsp salt, 1 tbsp amchoor powder, 1 tbsp kitchen king masala, 1\2 tbsp turmeric powder and 1 tbsp red chilli powder.)

Steps

1. Drain water from tofu
2. Cut tofu in bite size pieces
3. Marinate overnight in mixture of olive oil and spices
4. Just before serving, heat oven to 450 and cook for 25-30  minutes
5. Broil on High for 10 more minutes.

In a separate bowl, I also marinated one big red onion in one cup vinegar, salt and paprika.

I garnished the Tofu liberally with onion relish and loads of cilantro. Served this with a mint cilantro chutney on the side. Pure bliss, everyone loved it…………