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Indian, Recipes, Snacks n Sides, Vegan  /  February 7, 2024

Tandoori Tofu Skewers

These mini tandoori tofu skewers with chutney aioli are the perfect Indian-inspired appetizer. Each one offers marinated & baked tofu, tender veggies, and the flavors of tandoori masala!

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These mini tandoori tofu skewers are the perfect Indian appetizer, with tofu, tender veggies, and the flavors of tandoori masala!

I’m convinced that everything is cuter on a stick, so here are mini tandoori tofu skewers that make a perfect appetizer. They remind me of camping with a bunch of families when I was a kid. If there is one thing to say about Indian parents camping, it’s that even the ones who aren’t that outdoorsy will figure out ways to make legit food out in the woods. Like PBJs won’t happen, but chicken curry and rice will. Bread pakoras will. And these skewers definitely will.

I’m using extra firm tofu instead of paneer, coated in a marinade of plant-based yogurt and spices. I love making things harder for myself so instead of using tandoori masala I’m mixing every spice I have. But if you want to make things even harder for yourself but unarguably better, you can toast whole spices and grind them. But if you’re lazy, by all means use store bought tandoori masala. Then you just put them on toothpicks because yes, everything is cuter on a stick, but everything is even cuter on a mini stick. To dip the skewers, serve with a cilantro chutney aioli!

These mini tandoori tofu skewers are the perfect Indian appetizer, with tofu, tender veggies, and the flavors of tandoori masala!
These mini tandoori tofu skewers are the perfect Indian appetizer, with tofu, tender veggies, and the flavors of tandoori masala!

Tandoori Tofu Skewers

These mini tandoori tofu skewers with chutney aioli are the perfect Indian-inspired appetizer. Each one offers marinated & baked tofu, tender veggies, and the flavors of tandoori masala!
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Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Course Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4 as a side

Ingredients
  

  • 16 oz. block of extra-firm tofu
  • 2 tbsp besan (gram flour or chickpea flour)
  • ½ cup nondairy yogurt
  • ½ red bell pepper
  • ½ green bell pepper
  • ½ red onion
  • 3 baby bella mushrooms
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp red chili powder
  • ½ tsp kashmiri chili powder
  • ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ tsp ground cumin
  • ½ tsp garam masala
  • ½ tsp ground turmeric
  • ½-1 tsp salt (to taste)

cilantro chutney aioli

  • 1 cup cilantro
  • 2 tbsp vegan mayo
  • 1 inch ginger
  • 1 green chili
  • ½ tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • salt to taste

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 400 F.
  • Press tofu for at least 15 minutes. If your tofu is already pretty firm, you won't need long. Cut into 1-inch cubes.
  • Prepare the marinade: combine yogurt, besan, and all the spices. Instead of all the ground spices, you can also a store-bought tandoori masala! Coat the tofu in the marinade. Let it marinate for as long as possible (maybe even for a few hours or overnight), but it's not a big deal if you want to make the skewers immediately.
  • Meanwhile, cut the veggies to bite size pieces that are similar in size to the tofu. Add an assortment of tofu and veggies to each toothpick.
  • Grease a baking sheet and place the mini skewers on them. Bake for 15-18 minutes, followed by broiling on high for 3 minutes.
  • For the aioli, simply process all the ingredients in a small food processor! Add lime juice and salt to taste.
Keyword appetizers, tofu

If you’re into this, check out this sister recipe:

Tofu Tikka Skewers

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  • indian food
  • tofu

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Oyster mushroom ‘bacon’
- 8 oz. oyster mushrooms 
- 2 tbsp soy sauce or tamari 
- 1/2 tbsp maple syrup 
- 1 tsp liquid smoke 
- 1 tsp smoked paprika 

In a pan over medium-high heat, place the oyster mushrooms. Now place a heavy object or another pan on top and apply pressure for a few minutes. Flip and repeat on the other side! Then reduce heat and pour the glaze. 

Silken tofu scramble 
- olive oil 
- 1 350g package silken tofu 
- 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
- 1/2 tsp ground turmeric 
- 1 tsp kala namak/black salt (I didn’t have it in this video but would recommend for a more “eggy” flavor! If not use regular salt)
- 1/2 tsp black pepper 

Add a little oil to a pan over medium heat. Add the tofu and break it down for a few minutes. Add the rest of the ingredients, combine for a few minutes, and adjust to taste!
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Butternut tikka mac!! I wanted to make this for Th Butternut tikka mac!! I wanted to make this for Thanksgiving last year but didn’t get a chance to and figured that it would also be great in winter. And it would also be great without the butternut squash if you just want a basic tikka mac. You make a tikka masala sauce and blend that with the squash, cashews, and plenty of nutritional yeast.

butternut tikka mac
1/3 cup cashews, quick soaked
1 butternut squash, cubed
1 tbsp olive oil
1 red onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 inch ginger, grated
3 medium roma tomatoes, chopped or quartered (sub 1 cup of crushed tomatoes)
1 tsp salt, plus more to taste
1/2 tsp turmeric
1/2 tsp red chili powder
1 tsp kashmiri chili powder
1 tsp ground coriander
1/2 tsp garam masala
1 tsp kasoori methi (dried fenugreek leaves)
1 tbsp nutritional yeast
8 oz. rigatoni or another thick pasta shape of choice, prepared al dente

topping
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp nutritional yeast
1/2 tsp kashmiri chili powder

1. Soak cashews in hot water for at least 15 minutes.
2. Preheat oven to 400 F. Bake butternut squash for ~ 25-30 min with a touch of olive oil and salt. Until tender and soft. (I ended up baking an entire squash but using half of it in the sauce since it was large.)
3. Add olive oil to a saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and cook for 4-5 minutes. Add ginger and garlic. Cook for a few more minutes. Add tomatoes and a big pinch of salt. Allow the tomato juices to mostly evaporate.
4. Add the spices and kasoori methi. and cook for another 1-2 minutes. Remove pan from heat and allow to cool down slightly before blending.
5. Preheat oven to 350 F.
6. Make the panko topping. Add a tsp or so of olive oil to a small pan. Add the panko, black pepper, nutritional yeast, and chili powder. Toast until the panko is golden-brown. 
7. Process the tomato mixture with cashews, half the butternut squash, nutritional yeast, and about a cup of water. Add more water if needed. Process until it’s thick and creamy.
8. In a baking dish, add the pasta, sauce, and breadcrumbs. Bake for 15 min at 350 F!

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the recipe
baked shredded tofu
1 14 oz. block of extra firm tofu (pressed for at least 30 minutes to remove any excess liquid)
1 tbsp nutritional yeast
1 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tsp kosher salt or to taste

Preheat oven to 400 F. Shred tofu with a box grater. Toss with the rest of the ingredients. Bake for 15 minutes. Toss and bake for another 5 minutes or so. It should be golden brown and crisp.

the filling
2 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, thinly sliced
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp grated ginger
8-10 medium brussels sprouts, thinly sliced (or other greens like cabbage, kale, or collard greens)
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
3 tbsp @tabanero scotch bonnet hot sauce
1 tbsp soy sauce
salt to taste
vegan cheese and avocado for quesadillas

- Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
- Add onion and cook for about 5 minutes minutes, until it starts becoming translucent. Add ginger and garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes. Add brussels sprouts and cook until softer, about 5 minutes. Then add the tofu.
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- Now add the hot sauce and soy sauce. Combine well, taste, and adjust to your preference if needed!
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