Flax & Tandoori Spiced Tofu with Yogurt Sauce

Tofu is a popular ingredient in vegetarian and vegan dishes as it is a good source of plant-based protein.

This is vegetarian, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 45 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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Flax & Tandoori Spiced Tofu with Yogurt Sauce

Cooking Method: Baking, Pan frying Cuisine: Indian Courses: Lunch, Main Course Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 20 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 45 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1120

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 16 ounce Tofu
• 2 tablespoon Flaxseed meal
• 2 teaspoon Tandoori spice mix
• 1 cup Plain yogurt
• 2 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 2 clove Garlic
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoon Olive oil
• 2 tablespoon Fresh cilantro

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Cut the tofu into 1-inch cubes.
2. In a bowl, combine the flaxseed meal and tandoori spice mix. Coat the tofu cubes with the mixture.
3. Place the coated tofu on a baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes, or until crispy.
4. In a separate bowl, mix together the plain yogurt, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to make the yogurt sauce.
5. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the baked tofu cubes and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, until golden brown.
6. Serve the tandoori spiced tofu with the yogurt sauce and garnish with fresh cilantro.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 280kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 18g6%

Sugars 5g

Protein 18g36%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.