Tofu tikka

Ingredients: 

1. 1 block firm Tofu (About 200 grams), cut into 1 inch cubes
2. 2-3 Capsicums/Bell Peppers of any colour (combination of red, yellow and green)
3. Little oil for pan frying

      For Yogurt Marinade:

1. Cup thick Yogurt/Hung Yogurt
2. 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder
3. 1 tsp Turmeric Powder
4. 1 tsp Cumin Powder
5. 1 tsp Coriander Powder
6. 1 tsp Kasuri Methi/Dried Fenugreek Leaves, crushed
7. 1 tsp Garam Masala (Adjust acc to taste)
8. 1 tsp Amchur/Dry Mango Powder
9. 1 tsp Sugar (Optional)
10. Salt to taste

Preparation method: 

• Beat the yogurt till lump free and mix in all the spice powders listed above along with salt to taste.
• Add tofu cubes along with bell pepper pieces and mix them well till every piece is coated well with marinate.
• Cover the bowl with cling film or plate and refrigerate. Let the tofu and bell peppers to marinate for at least 30 mins and up to 2-3 hours for all the flavors to blend well.
• Once the tofu and bell peppers are marinated, arrange them in a tooth pick or skewers (first two bell pepper pieces, tofu and another two bell pepper squares) and set them aside.
• Heat tawa/griddle and drizzle little oil on it. Arrange tofu and bell peppers on toothpicks or skewers in a single row and let it pan fry for a minute or two till the tofu turns golden brown. Gently turn them over to other three uncooked sides and repeat. Be careful when turning the Tofu as it can easily break if not done gently.
• Alternatively, you can grill them in an oven. Pre-heat the oven to 200 deg C or 400 deg F. Line the baking tray or sheet with parchment or aluminum foil and arrange the tofu and bell peppers in single layer. Grill them for 15 minutes, turning the pieces once or twice in between.