Turmeric Tofu

Turmeric tofu is as simple a dish as it sounds! It’s tofu cooked with a very simple turmeric and paprika marinade. It tastes great on it’s own as a warm savory snack and can also be chopped up and added to salads. With the anti-inflammatory effects and strong antioxidant properties of turmeric and the protein benefits of tofu, this winning combination makes a flavorful yet guilt-free snack!

Ingredients: (2-3 servings)

7 oz extra firm tofu

1 tsp turmeric powder

½ tsp paprika or red chili powder (adjust to taste)

2-3 Tbsp water

Salt to taste

Ghee/oil for pan frying (optional)

Lemon juice (optional)

Cilantro for garnish (optional)

Prepare marinade by mixing turmeric, paprika and water.

Slice the tofu into ¼” thick slices. Using paper towels, gently squeeze out moisture from the tofu. Place the tofu slices in a microwave-safe container and spoon the marinade over them, spreading it to cover the slices completely. Flip the tofu slices over and add more marinade to cover the other side. Microwave on high for ~4 min, then flip the tofu over and microwave for another 3-4 min. This will help firm up the tofu.

Heat a couple drops of ghee/oil in a nonstick pan over medium heat. Add the tofu slices in a single layer and cook until browned on the bottom. Sprinkle a little bit of salt and flip the slices over. Cook until the other side is golden brown.

Remove from pan and serve hot with a sprinkling of chopped cilantro and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.

 

~Gayatri

Other tofu recipes you might like:

Coconut crusted tofu

Lemon pepper tofu

Baked tofu in soy sauce marinade

Cauliflower tofu gratin

Crispy tofu spinach bites

Crispy tofu in peanut-based marinade

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Cauliflower Jeera (Cumin) Rice

Cauliflower rice is a nice grain alternative to sop up delicious curries. This vegetable can be easily turned into fried rice with a bit of a crunch or a melt-in-your-mouth risotto. However, these preparations take some time and need several ingredients. On the other hand, plain cauliflower rice can be extremely bland. Jeera (cumin) fried cauliflower rice is a wonderful solution to these problems - it tastes good and can be whipped up in a few minutes without much prep! This flavorful “rice” is inspired by the traditional jeera fried rice recipe from India and goes very well with curries.

Ingredients: (3-4 servings)

1 medium-large head of cauliflower

2 tsp ghee (ghee or clarified butter gives it a beautiful aroma, but can use oil if you don’t have any ghee)

1.5 tsp cumin seeds

Salt to taste

Cilantro to garnish (optional)

 

“Rice” the cauliflower by using a coarse grater or pulsing florets in a food processor for a few seconds.

 

Heat ghee in a pan over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and fry them until they sizzle and turn slightly darker, releasing a lovely aroma. Add the riced cauliflower and sauté for 3-5 minutes until it’s cooked to your liking. I like to keep it somewhat raw.

 

Take off the heat and season with salt. It’s best not to add salt while cooking as the cauliflower would release water.

 

Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve warm with your favorite curry!

~Gayatri


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