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    Published: May 18, 2011 · Modified: Dec 26, 2019 by Usha Rao

    Tandoori Tofu Curry

    Yes, you read it right! Today’s curry is tandoori tofu curry. To make the long story short, one day I marinated some tofu to prepare tandoori tofu. That day, I was alone for dinner and grilled some of the marinated tofu for myself. The next day, I did not know what to do with the remaining tofu. So I grilled it, added it to some onion tomato masala and sautéed it with some green bell peppers and diced onions. It turned out pretty good. Ever since, I have made it a few times and served it with rice, roti and sometimes I would just eat the tofu cubes for breakfast or as a snack in the evening. It is a very easy preparation as well. Moreover, if you have the ingredients ready, it can be prepared in 30 minutes.

    Tandoori Tofu Curry

    Total Time: 30 minutes
    Preparation: 10 minutes
    Cooking: 20 minutes
    Serves: 2-3

    Ingredients:
    Tandoori Tofu

    • 1 package or 1 lb. Extra Firm Tofu
    • ½ cup Yogurt
    • 1-1 ½ tsp. Chili Powder (I used 1 ½ tp. but adjust to your preference)
    • 1 – 1 ½ tsp. Tandoori Masala (I used 1 ½ tsp. Adjust to your taste. I used Rajah brand)
    • ½ tsp. Garam Masala (Rajah Brand)
    • 1 ½ tsp. Salt (adjust to taste)
    • 1 tsp. Lime Juice
    • ½ tbsp. Oil for grilling

    For the curry

    • 2 tbsp. Oil
    • ¾ - 1 cup chopped Onions
    • 1 ½ - 2 tsp. Ginger Garlic Paste
    • 2 tsp. Coriander Powder
    • Turmeric
    • ½ tsp. Chili Powder
    • Pinch of Salt
    • 1 medium sized Tomato chopped or ¾ cup chopped Tomatoes
    • 1 small Bell Pepper diced
    • 1 small Onion diced (I did not use it this time)

    Preparation:

    • Cut the tofu into 16 rectangular pieces. I find it easy to grill long pieces than the small ones. I cut the cubes into smaller pieces after grilling it.
    • Make a marinade by mixing all the ingredients listed under tandoori tofu, except oil & tofu. Add the tofu bars and mix well so that the marinade coats the tofu. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes or preferably overnight. Since I am making this curry in a hurry under 30 minutes, I did not marinate it.
    • Cut all the vegetables required for the curry. We got to do some multi-tasking to get the curry done in 30 minutes. It would be better to keep all the veggies ready, before starting the cooking process.
    • Take a grill pan and spread ½ tbsp. of oil on it. Heat the pan. Place all the tofu pieces on the pan and grill it for 8-10 minutes, 2 minutes on each side until each side is lightly browned.  Reserve the marinade, we can use it in the curry.   Transfer the pieces to a plate and cut each piece into 2-3 cubes.
    • Tandoori Tofu

      Grilling tofu and love the smoke coming off the pan! No idea how I captured it!

    • While the tofu is grilling, in a separate skillet or a frying pan, heat the oil for the curry. Add onions and cook until they turn light brown in color. This will take about 2-3 minutes and don’t forget to turn the tofu.
    • Add ginger garlic paste and sauté for a minute or two until it is lightly roasted.
    • Add coriander, chili powder, salt, turmeric and mix well.
    • Check the tofu and turn it if required.
    • Add tomatoes and cook them for couple minutes until they become soft.
    • Check the tofu and turn it if needed. Now you see why I said it is better to chop all the vegetables and keep it ready before making the curry.
    • Add the marinade and continue to cook. Be careful here and stir the mixture as soon as you add the marinade. Otherwise the yogurt will curdle. Cook the mixture for a minute or two and the oil will begin to separate.
    • Add the bell peppers and onion (if using) and continue to cook for another couple of minutes or until oil begins to separate.
    • Add the tofu pieces and continue to cook until the masala/curry coats the tofu.
    • Garnish with cilantro and serve it with rice or roti.

    Note:

    • Adjust spices according to your taste. I mentioned the masala brands I used because the spice level varies from brand to brand. Also, I am not promoting Rajah brand spices. I buy these spices because they come in small containers/tins with a lid. Storing them is lot easier than the spices that come in carton boxes.

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    1. suparna says

      May 19, 2011 at 12:41 am

      well prepared, looks absolutely droolworthy 😛

      Reply
    2. Apu says

      May 18, 2011 at 11:43 pm

      They look amazing!! Would love to sink my teeth into one!!

      Reply
    3. Mom chef says

      May 18, 2011 at 11:29 pm

      Love tofu in gravy / grilled forms, otherwise my family somehow dislikes tofu (probably the variety also matters).. Will try this out.

      Reply
    4. Priya Mahadevan says

      May 18, 2011 at 9:46 pm

      That is a mouthwatering preparation, Usha, I particularly like the chili sticking out in the first pic and the photo of the marinated tofu! lovely post!

      Reply
    5. KavyaNaimish says

      May 18, 2011 at 9:29 pm

      YummY...

      Reply
    6. Srivalli says

      May 18, 2011 at 9:27 pm

      Lovely colour Usha, must have been great..

      Reply
    7. Pavani says

      May 18, 2011 at 9:22 pm

      All delicious dishes happen by chance (says me :0). That tofu masala curry looks absolutely delicious. I'm going to try this very soon. Lovely pics.

      Reply
    8. PJ says

      May 18, 2011 at 8:38 pm

      I love Tofu.Bookmarked this mouthwatering recipe

      Reply
    9. Suma Gandlur says

      May 18, 2011 at 7:15 pm

      Looks delicious.
      VeggiePlatter

      Reply
    10. Priya says

      May 18, 2011 at 4:03 pm

      Omg, am just drooling over that fabulous looking tandoori tofu curry...delicious!

      Reply
    11. Aarthi says

      May 18, 2011 at 12:01 pm

      WOW..This is so good..will try soon

      Reply
    12. Vidhya Jayadeep says

      May 18, 2011 at 11:56 am

      Would love to try this yummy looking tandoori dish.

      Reply
    13. Priya (Yallapantula) Mitharwal says

      May 18, 2011 at 11:44 am

      wow, what an innovation, love the idea, beautiful click and presentation !!!

      Reply
    14. harini-jaya says

      May 18, 2011 at 10:33 am

      Looks good. I am sure my husband will like it 🙂
      I never used Tandoori Masala.

      Reply
    15. Vardhinid says

      May 18, 2011 at 10:30 am

      I have always been looking out for tofu recipes and this is one looks so good. Cannot wait to try it out.

      Vardhini
      VardhinisKitchen

      Reply

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