Smoky Tandoori Tofu Skewers With Lemon Rice Recipe

About this recipe

A flavorful combination of smoky, spiced tofu skewers paired with fragrant lemon rice, offering a perfect balance of protein and zest.

Ingredients

• 50 g Honey
• 1 piece Banana
• - Mint Leaf
• 1 piece Mango
• 4 pcs approx (500g-650g) Apple Green
• 200 g Strawberry
• 1 ltr Orange Juice
• - Green Seedless Grapes 500gm
• 308 g Morinaga Silken Extra Firm Tofu
• 400 g Curd
• 250 ml Lemon Juice Concentrate
• 20 g Turmeric Powder
• - Red Chilli
• 45 g Garam Masala
• 100 g Salt
• 1 kg Rice
• 100 g Curry Leaves
• 100 g Yellow Mustard Seeds
• 250g Green Chilli
• 1 ltr Pansari Tilsari Edible Vegetable Oil
• - Coriander Powder
• 1 piece Yellow Bell Pepper
• 500 g Minimeal Onion

Instructions

1. 1. Press the tofu to remove excess water, then cut it into evenly sized cubes.
2. 2. In a bowl, mix hung curd, lemon juice, turmeric, red chili powder, garam masala, coriander powder, and 1 tsp salt to make the marinade.
3. 3. Coat the tofu cubes, bell peppers, and onions in the marinade. Let them rest for 20 minutes.
4. 4. Cook the rice until tender. Drain excess water and set aside to cool slightly.
5. 5. Skewer the marinated tofu and vegetables alternately on wooden or metal skewers.
6. 6. Heat 2 tbsp of oil in a grill pan or tawa and cook the skewers on medium heat, turning occasionally, until charred and cooked through.
7. 7. In a separate pan, heat the remaining oil and add mustard seeds until they splutter.
8. 8. Add curry leaves and chopped green chilies, sautéing briefly until aromatic.
9. 9. Mix the cooked rice into the tempering, add remaining salt, and stir in fresh lemon juice for flavor.
10. 10. Garnish the rice with chopped coriander and serve alongside the smoky tofu skewers.