Smoky Tandoori Tofu Rice Bowl Recipe

About this recipe

A vibrant and flavorful tandoori-inspired tofu bowl paired with fragrant basmati rice and a medley of spiced vegetables.

Ingredients

• - Mori-Nu Silken Firm Tofu
• 1 piece Yellow Bell Pepper
• 1 Kg Red Onion 1kg
• 830G Turkish Tomato Paste, 830G
• 380G Fage Fruits Coconut
• 1 L Olive Oil – Organic
• - PLJ Lemon Juice Original Sharp 500ml
• 1 Kg Laila Basmati Rice
• 100G Tata Sampann Garam Masala Tata Sampann Garam Masala, 45g
• - La Chinata Sweet Smoked Paprika
• 400 g Trs Turmeric Powder 400G
• - Mccormick Cumin Powder
• 450G Rice Flour, 450G

Instructions

1. 1. Rinse the basmati rice and soak it in water for 15 minutes before cooking.
2. 2. Cut the tofu into 1-inch cubes and marinate with coconut yogurt, garam masala, turmeric, smoked paprika, cumin, and salt for 10 minutes.
3. 3. Heat olive oil in a pan and sear the marinated tofu until golden and slightly crisp on all sides.
4. 4. Dice the red bell pepper, zucchini, and onion into bite-sized pieces and sauté them in the same pan until tender.
5. 5. In a separate pot, cook the basmati rice with 300ml of water and a pinch of salt until fluffy.
6. 6. Add tomato paste to the sautéed vegetables and stir well to combine the flavors evenly.
7. 7. Sprinkle rice flour over the tofu and vegetables to enhance the texture and coat them lightly.
8. 8. Layer the cooked basmati rice in serving bowls and top with the smoky tandoori tofu and vegetable mix.
9. 9. Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro and a drizzle of lemon juice for added freshness.