Grilled Tandoori Tofu Skewers with Vegetables
Firm tofu cubes marinated in a spiced yogurt tandoori paste with turmeric, cumin, coriander, and fresh ginger, then threaded onto skewers with zucchini, bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, red onions, and beets. Grilled until charred at the edges and served with pitta bread, salad, and hummus.
Ingredients
- 12 oz firm tofu, pressed and cubed
- 2 tsp ground turmeric
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp chilli powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- 2 ½ cm fresh ginger, grated
- 2 clove garlic, crushed
- 1 tbsp tomato puree
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
- 2 tsp agave nectar
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- black pepper, freshly ground
- ¾ cups yogurt
- 2 tbsp water
- 2 whole zucchini, sliced
- 3 whole bell pepper, cut into chunks
- 24 whole cherry tomato
- 2 whole red onion, peeled and cut into wedges
- 4 whole cooked beet, sliced thickly
Instructions
- 1
Combine ground turmeric, cumin, coriander, chilli powder, paprika, grated ginger, crushed garlic, tomato puree, coconut oil, agave nectar, soy sauce, and black pepper into a paste.
- 2
Stir in yogurt and water until marinade reaches coating consistency.
- 3
Press tofu for about half an hour, then cube it.
- 4
Gently coat tofu cubes in marinade and refrigerate in an airtight container for a few hours.
- 5
Soak wooden skewers in water for half an hour.
- 6
Heat grill or BBQ.
- 7
Thread tofu and vegetables onto skewers in rainbow order.
- 8
Grill for a few minutes on each side until cooked through and charred and crisp at edges.
- 9
Serve with toasted pitta bread, salad leaves, cherry tomatoes, and hummus.
Tips
Soak wooden skewers for half an hour to prevent burning.
Press tofu before cubing to remove excess moisture and allow better marinade absorption.
Thread vegetables in rainbow order for visual appeal.
Good to Know
Refrigerate marinated tofu in airtight container up to 2 days. Grilled skewers best served immediately.
Prepare marinade and marinate tofu up to 2 days ahead. Soak skewers and prep vegetables several hours before grilling.
Serve with toasted pitta bread, salad leaves, cherry tomatoes, and hummus.
Common Mistakes
Do not skip soaking wooden skewers to avoid them burning during grilling.
Do not over-press tofu to avoid it becoming too dense and dense to absorb marinade.