Tandoori Tofu Brochettes

* Exported from MasterCook *

TANDOORI TOFU BROCHETTES

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Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Indian Vegetarian

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 lb Extra firm tofu, drained
3 ea Green onions
1 tb Fresh ginger, minced
3 ea Garlic cloves
1 tb Brown sugar
1 tb Soy sauce
1 pn Saffron, dissolved in 1/2 c
-- boiling water
1/2 c Soy yogurt
2 tb Chili powder
2 tb Paprika
1 tb Garam masala, optional
Salt & pepper to taste
--------BROCHETTES----------
4 sm Red onions, unpeeled
1/4 lb Button mushrooms
1 pt Cherry tomatoes
1 ea Green pepper, seeded & slice
Cilantro leaves & lemon
-- wedges for garnish

Gently press tofu to remove exces moisture. Slice
into large pieces & then cut each chunk crosswise. Set
aside. Place green onions & ginger in a food processor
& process briefly. With the machine running, drop in
garlic cloves, one at a time. Process 30 seconds. Add
remaining ingredients. Process 1 minute.

BROCHETTES: Place onions, mushroom, tofu & marinade in
a glass dish & seal. Refrigerate overnight. Prepare
grill next day. Quarter onions & remove papery outer
skins. Skewer vegetables & tofu alternately. Place on
hot grill & brush with remaining marinade. Cover
grill tightly & allow to smoke for 5 minutes. Don't
peek. Trun once & cook for another 3 to 5 minutes.
Garnish with cilantro & lemon wedges.

PER SERVING: 322 Cal.; 21g Prot.; 9g Fat; 36g Carb.;
1mg Chol.; 514mg Sod.; 5g Fiber.



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