Tandoori Tofu Skewers over Curried Rice & Lentils!

Take a little trip to India and explore the smell of wonderful spices and aromas.....

This recipe is only for the Tandoori Tofu Skewers, the curried rice & lentils dish was bought from our deli. These particular spices should be found in your ethnic foods aisle at the grocery store, if not check at Trader Joe's or Wholefoods.

Prep Time:5-10 mins.      Marinade Time: 1-2 hrs.       Cook Time: 15 mins.
Ingredients:
Your favorite package of Extra Firm Tofu
1 cup plain yogurt (however, I used Sour Cream--we had it on hand)
1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
1 tablespoon freshly grated garlic (or 2 tbsp. Garlic Powder)
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon garam masala
1 teaspoon coriander
1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1 tablespoon Tandoori Masala
Salt and pepper to taste
Lemon to garnish
Pack of wooden skewers

~ First cube the tofu into bite size pieces
~ Mix together the remaining ingredients in a bowl and pour into a large bag
~ Toss tofu into bag and shake until all tofu is evenly coated

~ Place bag in the refrigerator and marinade for about 1 hour or 2 hours if you prefer bolder flavors
~ While the tofu is marinading, place wooden skewers in a large dish, pan or deep plate and soak for a good 20 mins. before using.

~ When ready to start dinner, preheat oven to 400 degrees.
~ Thread the tofu on skewers, and let the skewers hang by the edges of a deep, lined baking pan to catch the drips. Yes, it will be a bit messy!

~ Let them bake for about 10-15 minutes, just as long as it takes for the tofu to crisp up nicely on the outside. Check to see if you need to rotate skewers, making sure the tofu is cooking evenly on all sides.
~ Squeeze lemon juice over skewers, then serve hot over a dish of your choice.
~ Yum-O...Enjoy!