Smoky Tandoori Grilled Tofu With Jeera Rice Recipe

About this recipe

Smoky grilled tofu marinated in tandoori spices served with fragrant jeera rice for a satisfying and protein-packed dinner.

Ingredients

• 500 g Tomato - Hybrid
• 500 g Onion
• 1 pc (approx. 250g-500g) Lettuce Iceberg
• 200 g Paneer
• 1 l Refined Soyabean Oil
• - Red Chilli Powder
• 200 g Table Salt
• 45 g Garam Masala
• - Fresh Tofu
• 135 g Nut Dry Fruit Mix - Tandoori Masala
• - Red Chilli
• 250 ml Lemon Juice Concentrate
• 1 kg Rice
• 100 g Jeera
• 100 g Salt
• - Coriander Powder
• 1pc Watermelon

Instructions

1. 1. Press the tofu gently to remove excess water and cut into thick cubes.
2. 2. In a bowl, mix hung curd, ginger-garlic paste, tandoori masala, chili powder, lemon juice, and salt to make the marinade.
3. 3. Coat the tofu cubes thoroughly in the marinade and set aside for 20 minutes.
4. 4. Heat a grill pan or tawa, drizzle some oil, and grill the tofu cubes on medium heat until smoky and golden on all sides.
5. 5. Wash the rice under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch.
6. 6. Heat oil in a saucepan, add cumin seeds, and let them sizzle for 10 seconds.
7. 7. Add the washed rice, salt, and water to the saucepan, stir gently, and bring to a boil.
8. 8. Reduce the heat to low, cover with a lid, and let the rice cook until tender and fluffy for about 15 minutes.
9. 9. Once cooked, fluff the rice gently with a fork and transfer it to a serving plate.
10. 10. Place the grilled tofu on top of the jeera rice and garnish with freshly chopped coriander leaves.
11. 11. Serve hot and enjoy the smoky and aromatic flavors.