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Oven Baked Vegan Tandoori Tofu Skewers Recipe

This Oven Baked Vegan Tandoori Tofu Skewers recipe uses spiced and protein-packed tofu with vibrant veggies for a crowd-pleasing side!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Resting Time 4 hours
Course Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4 servings

Equipment

  • Large Bowl
  • 4 Large Skewers
  • Oven
  • Baking Tray
  • Parchment Paper

Ingredients
  

  • ¾ cup thick vegan yogurt unsweetened greek-style, see substitutions for brands
  • 1 tsp tandoori masala
  • 1 tbsp ginger paste
  • 1 tbsp garlic paste
  • 2 tsp coriander powder
  • 1½ tsp chaat masala
  • 1 tsp red chili powder
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • 1 tsp kasuri methi (dried fenugreek leaves) crushed
  • ¼ tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp pink salt
  • 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp avocado oil
  • 2 tbsp fresh cilantro chopped
  • 2 tbsp fresh mint chopped
  • 1 medium purple onion cut into ½-inch thick cubes
  • 1½ medium bell peppers cut into ½-inch thick cubes
  • ¾ block extra-firm tofu cut into ½-inch thick cubes
  • fresh lemon wedge for topping
  • chaat masala for topping

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, mix together the yogurt with all the ingredients, up to and including the mint.
  • Stir in the onion, peppers and tofu.
  • Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
  • After marinating, remove the bowl from the fridge. Take 4 large skewers or 8 small ones.
  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
  • Split up the tofu, onions and peppers to evenly place a mixture of each on all the skewers.
  • Line a baking tray with parchment paper. Place the skewers side by side.
  • Bake for 10 minutes, then turn the setting to broil for 3 minutes. The tofu should start to look charred.
  • Remove from the oven. Squeeze a lemon wedge over top, sprinkle some chaat masala and serve! (These skewers are best served with a green chutney).

Notes