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                        Tandoori Tofu Brochettes

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

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  1       lb           Extra firm tofu -- drained
  3                    Green onions
  1       tb           Fresh ginger -- minced
  3       cl           Garlic
  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
                       Bochettes:
  4       sm           Red onions -- unpeeled
    1/4   lb           Button mushrooms
  1       pt           Cherry tomatoes
  1       ea           Green pepper -- seeded & slice
                       Cilantro leaves -- for garnish
                       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. Turn once &
 cook for another 3 to 5 minutes.

 Garnish with cilantro & lemon wedges.

 Per serving: 322 Cal; 21 g Prot; 9 g Fat; 36 g Carbs; 1 mg Chol;
 514 mg Sod; 5 g Fiber


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