Healthy, uber tasty, quick-to-make meal!
Yields2 ServingsPrep Time15 minsCook Time10 minsTotal Time25 mins For tikka masala paste
2 Cloves garlic
1 Large piece fresh ginger
1 tsp Cayenne pepper
1 tbsp Smoked paprika
2 tbsp Garam masala
1 tsp Cumin seeds
1 tsp Coriander seeds
1 tsp Salt
2 tbsp Neutral oil
2 tbsp Tomato puree
2 Fresh red chilies
a handful coriander
For Skewers
225 g Firm smoked tofu
For tikka sauce
1 tbsp Tikka paste
120 g Unsweetened coconut yoghurt
3 Cloves garlic, chopped
½ lime, juiced
pinch salt
For Slaw
200 g Red cabbage, finely chopped
1 Apple, grated
60 g Unsweetened coconut yoghurt
½ Lime, juiced
Handful coriander, chopped
pinch salt
Serve with rice (adding 1/2 tsp turmeric and spinach to cooked rice works well!)
1First make the tikka paste by blending all ingredients (Leftover paste can be frozen)
2Pre-heat oven to 200 degrees
3Chop tofu into 16 squares and press with kitchen towel to remove excess water
4Fry tofu in 1tbsp oil until browned (around 10 minutes)
5Make tikka sauce by combining all ingredients (add more yoghurt for a milder sauce or more paste for spicier)
6Skewer tofu pieces and top with the tikka sauce - cook in oven for 8 minutes
7Meanwhile combine slaw ingredients and prepare rice.
Ingredients
For tikka masala paste
2 Cloves garlic
1 Large piece fresh ginger
1 tsp Cayenne pepper
1 tbsp Smoked paprika
2 tbsp Garam masala
1 tsp Cumin seeds
1 tsp Coriander seeds
1 tsp Salt
2 tbsp Neutral oil
2 tbsp Tomato puree
2 Fresh red chilies
a handful coriander
For Skewers
225 g Firm smoked tofu
For tikka sauce
1 tbsp Tikka paste
120 g Unsweetened coconut yoghurt
3 Cloves garlic, chopped
½ lime, juiced
pinch salt
For Slaw
200 g Red cabbage, finely chopped
1 Apple, grated
60 g Unsweetened coconut yoghurt
½ Lime, juiced
Handful coriander, chopped
pinch salt
Serve with rice (adding 1/2 tsp turmeric and spinach to cooked rice works well!)
Directions
1First make the tikka paste by blending all ingredients (Leftover paste can be frozen)
2Pre-heat oven to 200 degrees
3Chop tofu into 16 squares and press with kitchen towel to remove excess water
4Fry tofu in 1tbsp oil until browned (around 10 minutes)
5Make tikka sauce by combining all ingredients (add more yoghurt for a milder sauce or more paste for spicier)
6Skewer tofu pieces and top with the tikka sauce - cook in oven for 8 minutes
7Meanwhile combine slaw ingredients and prepare rice.
Tikka Smoked Tofu Skewers with Apple Slaw
AuthorElisa Booker