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Baked Tofu – Indian Style
September 17th, 2008 Madhuram Posted in Salt and Spicy, Snacks, Vegan Snacks/Appetizers | 
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Next to cauliflower and broccoli, tofu is my husband’s favorite. Actually he would eat anything vegetarian if it’s healthy. For me the criteria is, it has to taste good. So I experiment with tofu to satisfy both our needs. So far our favorite is tofu paratha. I drain the tofu well, grate it, add some Indian spices and divide the mixture into small balls. Then proceed to prepare the parathas as usual, using the tofu stuffing.
The Tofu Mango Pudding did not get his vote. The truth is he is not a “dessert” person. My son, my mother and myself loved it so much.
Recently I was going through Mallika Badrinath’s cookbook and found a recipe for paneer tikkis. Again paneer is my most favorite and his least favorite. He doesn’t eat it because of the fat content and calorific value. I wish I have the self control like him, I would be 30 pounds lighter! I remembered having a packet of extra firm tofu in my fridge, so decided to used it instead of paneer and changed the seasonings to suit our taste.
For the marinade:
2. Take a 1 gallon ziploc bag and add all the ingredients required for the marinade in the bag.
3. Whisk it with a fork and add the tofu cubes in the bag. Remove the air out and close the bag and toss it well to coat all the tofu pieces with the marinade.
4. Leave it in the fridge for 30-45 minutes.
5. Meanwhile preheat the oven at 425F/220C for 15 minutes.
6. Grease a baking sheet lightly, place the tofu pieces and bake it for 25-30 minutes, turning once in the middle.
7. To have a crispy outer, broil it for another 8-10 minutes.
This can be had alone as an appetizer, snack or can be added to salads.
2. We don’t eat very spicy foods. So taste the marinade to check the spices and add accordingly to suit your taste. Since tofu is bland, it definitely requires more seasoning than you would normally use.
3. The marinading can be done in a bowl too. I saw the ziploc bag method in Food TV, so I thought of giving it a try. It’s definitely easy and no clean up. Simply toss the bag in the trash later.
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September 17th, 2008 at 6:20 am
wow, this is amazing.. very creative.. they look so yummy..
September 17th, 2008 at 6:23 am
I am not a tofu fan. But this looks really good
September 17th, 2008 at 7:23 am
So simple and easy to make,quick appetizer
September 17th, 2008 at 7:44 am
Madhu,
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How do you come up with such creative recipes??
This one goes under my “must try” bookmarks
Thanks.
September 17th, 2008 at 8:15 am
Madhuram, I make them too but the lazy version, just mix in salt and spices and bake them but never like this. Marinated and wonderful.
I will sure try this.
September 17th, 2008 at 9:31 am
They look like bread pieces! I can see they re crispy & yummy
September 17th, 2008 at 9:32 am
Am not a tofu fan either..will use ur marinade for paneer though
September 17th, 2008 at 10:34 am
Great idea Madhu..looks yummy
September 17th, 2008 at 12:53 pm
The tofu has such a lovely brown crust! It looks crunchy and delectable.
September 17th, 2008 at 1:28 pm
Madhu,
Konjam slowva recipes podu. I am not able to keep up with your speed. I love a lot of your recipes and want to try them but by the time I get ready you post something new and fancy that gets my attention.
Anyway, this recipe looks really good and I am sure I will try it. Also on a side note, I tried your eggless chocolate cake, it was a great hit with my kids. Venkat was not well so he has not tried it yet, but I am sure he will like it too. Keep Going! Wish I live somewhere close to you so that I can be your official taster.
September 17th, 2008 at 3:58 pm
the tofu bites look divine Madhu..
wish I cud munch some now!! 
Cheers
Siri
September 17th, 2008 at 5:05 pm
Lovely recipe, Madhuram. I sometimes marinate extra-firm tofu in Indian spices before using as a substitute for paneer in dishes like palak paneer. I just have to try your baked version.
September 17th, 2008 at 5:37 pm
Hi Madhu,
I am going to try this one over the weekend. Looks so good! I make my aloo fry (south indian style) like this. Unlike traditional kadai method, the baking and broiling is so much healthier and equally tasty!
And thanks for your response on the Smart Balance butter. I finally found it in safeway. I will now start baking to glory from your website.
Riya.
September 17th, 2008 at 5:52 pm
Madhu, it looks too good to be true
Looks super tempting.
September 17th, 2008 at 9:53 pm
Just discovered tofu again while researching calcium rich foods. This looks delicious.
September 18th, 2008 at 6:32 am
Hi, I found your blog on this new directory of WordPress Blogs at blackhat bootcamp’s list of word press blogs. I dont know how your blog came up, must have been a typo, i duno. Anyways, I just clicked it and here I am. Your blog looks good. Have a nice day. James.
September 18th, 2008 at 7:29 am
i prefer tofu to paneer these days and this is a lovely recipe madhu
September 18th, 2008 at 11:52 am
U rock! really rock!
September 18th, 2008 at 10:49 pm
nice step to step procedure,……nice pic……i loved it
September 19th, 2008 at 2:32 am
Hi Madhu,
I love this tofu recipe. would definitely try it. i just found your site by google search on eggless recipes. good i got your site. thanks.
September 19th, 2008 at 12:10 pm
the baked tofu looks stunningly beautiful Madhu! Yum!
September 19th, 2008 at 8:28 pm
I’d want to snack on these all the time
September 20th, 2008 at 1:27 am
Wow! those are looking so crispy & yummy
,
i guess i can also try the same recipe procedure with paneer.
Regards,
LinQ.
September 21st, 2008 at 10:50 am
I have always wanted to bring some tofu home, especially since I see so many interesting recipes on your site that use it.
September 26th, 2008 at 6:30 am
If not for the header , i thought it was chamagade koora
September 27th, 2008 at 2:35 pm
At last a neat tofu recipe that I can try. Tofu just gives me shivers and I keep away from it. this is just creative
October 15th, 2008 at 11:36 am
Hi. This sounds really tasty, and healthy. My friend, who ate panir regularly, was told by her doctor to stop because her cholesterol level and blood pressure were really high. She started using tofu, and her cholesterol/blood pressure dropped to normal limits. I love panir, as well, so my try this with panir, too. Everything in moderation.
December 9th, 2008 at 2:14 pm
Looks great! attractive picture!
But what is curry powder? Store bought?
Thanks Shruthi. It’s similar to garam masala powder. It’s available in all Indian grocery stores, under various brand names. I use MTR brand.
December 28th, 2008 at 9:10 am
Hello Madhuram,
I just found your site from another food blog. I instantly fell in love with it.
Great job- I have to try out all your recipes one at a time. Will definitely try the Ragi sweet dumpling kozhukkattai first.
Hats off to you for coming up with all these creative recipes. You are an inspiration.
Thanks again
Vidya
Hi Vidya, welcome to my blog. Thank you very much for your kind words. Do try out the recipes and let me know.
April 18th, 2009 at 11:41 pm
Hi: Love your recipes. Can’t wait to try the colorful idlis and the chickpea puris.
A comment about the tofu recipe. I also make a tofu dish using a chicken tikka masala. “High protein tofu” seems to be the best because the texture is extra firm. I just marinate the tofu (after pressing out the water) overnight in the masala. Then I bake in a little bit of oil until crisp on the edges. Roll a few pieces up in some fresh chappatis with fresh onion, cilantro, mint chutney and maybe tomato. These are excellent to carry to work for lunch.
Thank you once again Claire. I have not seen high protein tofu, will look out for it.
October 20th, 2009 at 5:31 pm
nice recipe. was thinking may be i could add a little gram flour just before baking to get some more crispness?
October 22nd, 2009 at 7:54 pm
These look amazing!
plastic bags bad!
Use bowl next time!
No waste.