Tofu Tikka Tacos#SundayFunday

When you are in in the mood for a fun dinner, then these vegetarian & meatless tacos will please even the most adamant carnivores. One of the best things about taco that I love is, you, can be creative, so mix and match what’s ever veggies you have in your kitchen to make tacos. I have used these parathas to make these easy and fun tacos. I have given a twist to making these traditional tacos.
Serves  3 
Ingredients
250 Grams Tofu - cut into cubes
For Veggie Marination
1 Bell pepper - cut into cubes
1 Big onion peeled cut into cubes
1 Big Tomato - de seeded and cut into cubes
1 Tablespoons Mustard Oil
¼ Teaspoon Coarsely Ground Black Pepper
¼ Teaspoon Sea Salt
1 Teaspoon Lemon Juice
For Tofu Marination   
4 Tablespoons Hung Curd
½ Teaspoon Heaped Red Chili Powder
1 Tablespoon Homemade Tandoori Masala Powder
½ Teaspoon Turmeric Powder
1 Teaspoon Ginger Garlic paste
2 Tablespoons Mustard Oil
1 Tablespoon Besan/Gram Flour
½ Teaspoon Sea Salt
½ Teaspoon Pink Himalayan Salt
¼ Teaspoon Kasuri Methi - rub in your palms
¼ Teaspoon Ajwain - rub in your palms
¼ Teaspoon Coarsely Ground Black Pepper
1 Tablespoon Lemon Jucie
To Assemble The Tacos
Shredded Cabbage
Onion - sliced
Shredded Radish - optional
Used radish because I love the sharpness that it reddeners to the wraps
Chipotle Mayonnaise
Cheese
Bamboo Skewers as required
Flaky Parathas - for the tacos
Method
Soak the bamboo skewers in water for at least an hour or else they will burn while grilling.

For Veggie Marination

In a bowl, mix in all the ingredients mentioned and keep aside.

For Tofu Marination

Cut the tofu into cubes and keep aside.

In a big bowl, Mix in all the ingredients mentioned in marination well. 

Then add the tofu and mix well. Keep it aside for 15 to 20 minutes so that spices marry well the tofu.

Skewers one onion, one capsicum, one tomato then tofu like wise continue to thread them 2 -3 pieces of tofu in a skewer or according to the length of the skewers. I have used small skewers.  

Then grill them in a non stick grill pan.

To Assemble The Tacos

Slater the parathas with chipotle sauce generously then top it with cheese, 

then the tofu and some veggies

Fold the parathas and 

make the remaining the same way. Grill in a preheated oven at 200°C for 8 - 10 minutes 

or in a non stick pan will a little butter. 

To make them stand, after it's  golden on both sides , take a thong and hold the taco straight till the bottom is golden and stand flat.  

They are all ready to be devoured.

Serve & Enjoy!!  
Labels: Homemade, Parathas, Tofu, Tacos, Sunday Funday, Mexican, Street food

For our event called Sunday Funday, wherein we share recipes our families will love to enjoy on a Sunday. Our host for this week's event for the month of October 2021, is Wendy of A Day in the Life on the Farm and the theme is "Tacos".
Here are some of the Taco Recipes made by us. 

Karen’s Kitchen Stories: Ancho Chili Chicken Tacos
Amy’s Cooking Adventures: Breakfast Tacos
Making Miracles: Honey BBQ Chicken Tacos
Palatable Pastime: Shredded Chipotle Chicken Tacos
A Day in the Life on the Farm: Slow Cooker Shredded Beef Grilled Tacos
Food Lust People Love: Southwestern Chicken Tacos
Culinary Adventures with Camilla: Spiced Smashed Potato Tacos with Homemade Purple Corn Tortillas
Sneha’s Recipe: Tofu Tikka Tacos 

Air Fryer Tofu 65- Vegan & Gluten Free#MultiCookerMonday

Tofu, this soya cheese which is a perfect replacement for paneer for vegan's. They are excellent source of protein with many health benefits. Tofu has a neutral taste.
Made this Tofu 65 which is an excellent for a starter or else as a snack food for my vegan guest. Since these are air fried it doesn't take much time in cooking. Once marinated, these tofu slices can be grilled in an air fryer with less effort and short time.

Ingredients
400 Grams Firm Tofu
2 Teaspoons Kashmiri Red chilly powder
1 Teaspoon Black Pepper powder
1 Teaspoon Cumin powder
1 Teaspoons Ginger garlic paste
1 Small Lemon juice
1 Teaspoon Garam masala
1 Teaspoon Pink Himalayan Salt or to taste
1 Teaspoon Oil
A Pinch of Tandoori color - optional
½ Teaspoon Oil for brushing the air fryer basket

Method

Drain the water from the tofu and cut as medium thick slices and keep aside.

Take all the ingredients in bowl except the tofu slices, mix the marinade well and then add the tofu slices. apply the marinade well on each slice. Cover and keep it in the refrigerator for at least an hour.

After an hour take it out of the refrigerator and preheat the air fryer for 4 minutes at 180°C.
Grease the air fryer basket with a pastry brush with oil. Then arrange the slices, do no crowd the basket and set the air fryer timer to 10 or 15 minutes so as to how crispy you want.

It took just 25 minutes to make two batches of these in a preheated air fryer,
The first batch I kept for 10 minutes after 6 minutes changed the sides. The next batch to make a little more crispy kept it for 15 minutes, after 10 minutes changed the sides.

I served it Mayo Chipotle Sauce , you can serve this with any sauce of your choice.

Labels: Air Fryer, Vegan , Gluten Free, Healthy, Tofu, Starter, Party Pleasers, Multi Cooker Monday

Multicooker Monday

• • Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Wings by Karen's Kitchen Stories
  • Fryer Tofu 65- Vegan by Sneha’s Recipe
  • Instant Pot Kheer by Magical Ingredients
  • Slow Cooker Barbecue Green Beans by Palatable Pastime
  • Slow Cooker Steak Fajitas by A Day in the Life on the Farm
  • Toaster Oven Mexican Rice by Sid's Sea Palm Cooking

Vegan & Gluten Free Thai Tofu Red Curry

Veganism is fast catching up with many.  My daughter, too has turned to veganism.  Whenever she is with us, I,  have to be careful as to what is used in preparing  food.  Now, very often you will find vegan recipes on my blog. 

Though me and my husband tried to reason out with her, we still support her becoming a vegan.  I, go out of my way to cook total vegan food her, we love her too much.

This tofu curry is so delicious, quick and easy.  Add more curry paste if you want it spicy.  This had just the right amount of spice

Ingredients

250 Grams Tofu - cut into big pieces

250 Grams Broccoli - cut into florets
100 Grams French beans - cut into long sticks
100 Grams Carrot - cut into long stcks
1 Small Green Capsicum - cut into big pieces
1 Small Red Capsicum - cut into big pieces
1 Small Yellow Capsicum - cut into big pieces
4 Small Shallots / Baby Red Onions - cut into two
5 -6 Kaffir Lime Leaves - chiffonade cut
5 -6 Basil leaves - torn
1 Teaspoon Palm Sugar
Salt to Taste
1 Can (400 ML) Coconut Milk
3  Tablespoons Thai Red Curry Paste
1 Teaspoon Heaped Corn Flour Slurry

3 Tablespoons Oil

Method

In oil in a deep pan or kadai, add the curry paste, beans, onion, broccoli and carrot, saute till the veggies are well coated with the paste for 3 minutes.  Then add 1 cup water and cover  with a lid, cook on medium low flame till the  veggies are cooked.  

When the veggies are cooked open the lid, add salt to taste and sugar, give it a quick stir, add the kaffir lime chiffonade and the basil leaves, stir again,  add the coconut milk , tofu and colored capsicums, bring it to a rolling boil stirring continuously.  Reduce the flame and check for gravy consistency.  Add more water if necessary, cover and cook for 2 minutes.  Then open the lid, add the cornflour slurry and stir it, let it cook so that it thickens the gravy a little.  Take off flame and serve hot with steamed noodles or rice.  

We enjoyed with steamed rice.  

Labels : Thailand, Thai Red Curry Paste, Tofu, Vegan, Gluten free, Thai Tofu Red Curry, Healthy, Main course 

Baked Cabbage Paneer Koftas in Makhani Gravy

This is a healthy version of making koftas. I make this recipe very often and decided to post it since I again made this for Holi lunch. These koftas can be prepared a day or two before and the gravy can be prepared whenever you want. These keep fresh in the fridge for a week.

Ingredients
For Koftas 

2 Cups Cabbage shredded
1/2 Cup Paneer grated ( I used tofu)
3/4 Cup Besan ( Chick pea flour)
1 Teaspoon Ginger Garlic paste
1 Green chilly finely chopped
1 Teaspoon Kacha Masala
2 Tablespoons Coriander leaves finely chopped
Salt to taste

For the Gravy
1 Small onion finely chopped
3 Flakes garlic finely chopped
1 Inch piece ginger finely chopped
1 Green chilly finely chopped
1 Bay leafy finely chopped
1/2 Teaspoon garam masala powder
1 teaspoon sugar
Salt to taste
1 Tablespoon Oil + 1 Tablespoon Butter
1 Cup Makhani Gravy

Method
To make Koftas 

In a bowl add Cabbage,paneer/tofu, ginger garlic paste,green chilly, kacha masala, coriander leaves,salt and besan. Mix this without adding any water ( the water content in the cabbage will be sufficient to bind).Now make small balls of cabbage mixture and place it an inch apart in a greased baking tray. Bake it at 180 degree for 15 to 20 mins or until slightly brown. These Koftas are crisp outside and soft inside.

To make the Gravy
Heat oil + butter in a kadai, add the bay leaf, onions, ginger, garlic green chilly and fry well. When the onions are light brown add the garam masala powder, salt, sugar and the the makhani gravy, fry well add water to adjust the consistency and let it boil till oil floats.

To serveArrange the koftas in a serving bowl pour the gravy garnish it with fresh cream and chopped coriander. Serve hot with rice or rotis.

Labels: Vegetables, Basic Gravy, Main course, Paneer, Healthy, Cabbage, Baked, Vegan, Gluten free, Vegetarian, Tofu