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.

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).

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

Rub 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.

Pro-Tips:

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

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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.

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Cook Time 15

Marination time 30

Total Time 45

Course Accompaniment | Appetizer, Main Course

Cuisine Indian

Servings people

Calories 178 kcal

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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