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Plant-Based Whole30 Tandoori Tofu
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Tandoori Tofu

Keyword Plant-based
Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 16 oz firm tofu cut into firm cubes
  • 2 tbsp plant-based yogurt
  • 1" piece ginger, mined or grated
  • 1 large garlic clove, minced or grated
  • ½ tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp garam masala powder
  • ½ tsp cayenne chili powder (optional)
  • ½ tsp dried fenugreek leaves (kasoori methi)
  • 2 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • salt to taste
  • spray cooking oil (optional)

Optional Garnish

  • sliced onion rings
  • chopped cilantro
  • lime wedges
  • green chutney

Instructions

  • PREHEAT your oven or air fryer to 390℉/200℃
  • PRESS the tofu well with a kitchen towel to remove as much water as possible then cut tofu into one to two inch cubes.
  • MIX all the marinade ingredients together to make a paste.
  • TOSS the tofu cubes with the marinade and make sure tofu cubes are covered completely. Let it sit for a minimum of 20 minutes before cooking.
  • SPREAD your tofu in your air fryer basket or lined baking pan.
  • SPRAY the marinated tofu and air fry for 15 minutes or bake for 30 minutes, turning once midway through cooking.