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    Home » Air fryer Recipes

    Easy Vegan Tandoori Tofu Recipe (Step-by-step Recipe)

    Published: Jan 14, 2020 · Modified: Jun 30, 2020 by Rachna ·

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    Tofu is something that most of us don't really cook much with. Recently, I went vegan for a month, and that is the time when I reached out to including tofu in my diet due to its high-protein low-fat content. I tried many recipes and learnt a few tricks to cook tofu correctly. This vegan tandoori tofu recipe is quick, delicious and easy to make.

    tandoori tofu recipe

    Tofu is super healthy. It is very high in protein while being not so high in fat unlike paneer or Indian cottage cheese. But if you have it raw, it tasted like chalk to me. Marinate it and stir fry it, and it tastes so delicious. So much so that now I have it regularly.

    I am sharing my vegan tandoori tofu recipe here. Do try it and let me know how you like it.

    Ingredients:

    1 cup medium firm tofu cut into cubes

    1 tbsp. ginger garlic paste

    ½ tsp. turmeric powder

    3 tbsp. vegan yogurt

    1 tsp. paprika or Kashmiri chilli powder

    1 tsp. pepper powder

    1 tsp. garam masala powder

    ½ tsp. cayenne or red chilli powder (optional)

    1 tsp. kasoori methi or dried fenugreek leaves

    1 tsp. lemon juice

    1 tbsp. olive oil

    Salt to taste

    2 tbsp. oil for shallow frying tofu

    Garnish

    Onion rings, lime wedges and green chutney

    Recipe

    Cut tofu into your desired shape ( I prefer cubes).

    tandoori tofu

    Mix all the ingredients of the marinade together and make a thick paste.

    tandoori tofu recipe

    Rub it over tofu slices. Make sure the slices are covered with marinade on both sides. Let it sit for 15-30 minutes.

    tandoori tofu recipe

    For Air frying

    Preheat Air fryer at 390 F or 200 C for 6 minutes. Brush oil on the Air fryer basket and on the marinated tofu.

    Air fry at 390 F or 200 C for 8 minutes. Turn once half way. Your tandoori tofu in Air fryer is ready to eat.

    For Shallow frying

    Heat a pan. Spread oil on it and lay the tofu slices face down. Cook on both sides till it gets a char and tofu is cooked. Don’t let the slices burn.

    tandoori tofu recipe

    Serve hot with onion rings, lime wedges and green chutney.

    tandoori tofu recipe

    Pro-Tips:

    1. You can adjust the spices as per your taste.
    2. This recipe is medium spicy.
    3. You could cover with the lid while cooking but do keep an eye to prevent tofu from burning.
    tandoori tofu

    Vegan Tandoori Tofu Recipe in Air fryer

    Rachna Parmar
    This is an easy and tasty vegan tandoori tofu recipe made in Air fryer and on stove top. It is made by marinating tofu in vegan curd and spices. This is perfect for weeknight dinner or as an appetizer. Simple and delicious recipe.
    5 from 2 votes
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    Cook Time 15 mins
    Marination time 30 mins
    Total Time 45 mins
    Course Accompaniment | Appetizer, Main Course
    Cuisine Indian
    Servings 4 people
    Calories 178 kcal
    people

    Equipment

    • Air fryer

    Ingredients
     

    • 16 oz. medium firm tofu cut into cubes
    • 1 tbsp. ginger garlic paste
    • ½ tsp. turmeric powder
    • 3 tbsp. vegan yogurt
    • 1 tsp. paprika or Kashmiri chilli powder
    • 1 tsp. pepper powder
    • 1 tsp. garam masala powder
    • 1 tsp. cayenne or red chilli powder optional
    • 1 tsp. kasoori methi dried fenugreek leaves
    • 1 tsp. lemon juice
    • 1 tbsp. olive oil
    • Salt to taste
    • 2 tsp. oil for shallow frying tofu

    Garnish

    • Onion rings lime wedges and green chutney

    Instructions
     

    • Cut tofu into your desired shapes. Mix all the ingredients of the marinade together and make a thick paste.
    • Pour it over tofu slices. Make sure the slices are covered with marinade on both sides. Let it sit for 15-30 minutes.

    For Air frying

    • Preheat Air fryer at 390 F or 200 C for 6 minutes. Brush oil on the Air fryer basket and on the marinated tofu.
    • Air fry at 390 F or 200 C for 8 minutes. Turn once half way. Your tandoori tofu in Air fryer is ready to eat.

    For shallow frying

    • Heat a pan. Spread oil on it and lay the tofu slices face down. Cook on both sides till it gets a char and tofu is cooked. Don’t let the slices burn.
    • Serve hot with onion rings, lime wedges and green chutney.

    Notes

    1. You can adjust the spices as per your taste.
    2. This recipe is medium spicy.
    3. Take care to not burn the tofu.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 178kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 11gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 13mgPotassium: 110mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 1632IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 158mgIron: 2mg
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    If you liked this vegan tandoori tofu recipe, then do give it a * star rating either on the recipe card or in the comments. Thanks.

    tandoori tofu recipe

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    Comments

    1. Reema D'Souza says

      January 15, 2020 at 9:53 pm

      I have never tried tofu! But after reading this recipe I hope to give it a try some time.

      Reply
    2. Damyanti says

      January 15, 2020 at 10:57 pm

      5 stars
      Mouthwatering as usual! I am yet to try tofu - when can I come over for a taste?

      Reply
      • Rachna says

        January 17, 2020 at 4:06 pm

        Come on over any time. 🙂

        Reply
    3. Rajlakshmi says

      January 16, 2020 at 12:21 pm

      This looks incredible. I love tofu and have been trying only one way of cooking. This looks doable. Thank you for sharing such awesome recipes.

      Reply
      • Rachna says

        January 17, 2020 at 4:05 pm

        Glad to help, Raj!

        Reply
    4. Shilpa Gupte says

      January 20, 2020 at 1:05 pm

      Yumm! This is something I will love! I don't remember eating tofu, but would love to try it out. Thanks for the recipe, Rachna!

      Reply
      • Rachna says

        January 21, 2020 at 10:48 am

        Glad you liked it Shilpa.

        Reply
    5. Genevieve says

      June 20, 2020 at 8:59 pm

      I would love to give this recipe a try however I have never heard of vegan curd, is this something that can easily be found in grocery stores? or is this something that needs to be home made?

      Reply
      • Rachna says

        June 22, 2020 at 11:39 am

        It's vegan yogurt. You can use almond milk or any plant-based yogurt.

        Reply
    6. Ruma says

      March 11, 2022 at 2:26 am

      Looks yum! did you pressed the tofu to remove water from it or used it as is.

      Reply
      • Rachna says

        March 14, 2022 at 11:21 am

        Yes I pressed it a bit to remove all moisture before using.

        Reply

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