Tofu Kebab Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- 14 oz 400 g firm tofu, pressed
- ½ cup finely chopped onion 1 small, squeezed dry
- 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
- ¼ cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 to 2 green chilies finely chopped
- ⅓ cup roasted besan gram flour or oat crumbs, plus 2 tablespoons if needed
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin powder
- ½ teaspoon red chili powder
- ½ teaspoon amchur dry mango powder
- ½ teaspoon garam masala
- ½ teaspoon chaat masala plus more to finish
- ¾ teaspoon salt or to taste
- 2 tablespoons oil for pan-frying
Instructions
- Press the tofu in a clean towel under a weight for 15 minutes.
- Dry-roast the besan in a pan over low heat for 2 to 3 minutes until fragrant. Cool. (For oat crumbs, blend rolled oats coarsely.)
- Crumble the tofu into a large bowl. Add the onion, ginger-garlic paste, cilantro, green chili, spices, and salt. Mix well.
- Add the roasted besan gradually until the mixture holds together without being sticky.
- With oiled hands, shape into 10 to 12 kebabs.
- Heat oil in a non-stick or cast-iron pan over medium heat. Cook 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden and crisp.
- Sprinkle with chaat masala and serve hot with chutney and lemon wedges.
Notes
- Seekh kebab masala shortcut: Instead of the coriander, cumin, red chili, amchur, garam masala, and chaat masala, use about 1½ tablespoons store-bought seekh kebab masala. Add salt gradually, since many blends already contain salt.
- Oat crumbs: Use ⅓ to ½ cup. Choose certified gluten-free oats if needed.
- Air fryer: 375°F for 12 to 15 minutes, turning halfway.
- Oven: 400°F for 20 to 25 minutes, turning once.
- Make ahead: Shaped raw kebabs keep 24 hours in the fridge or 2 months in the freezer.
- Storage: Cooked kebabs keep 3 days in the fridge. Reheat in a pan or air fryer.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Tofu Kebab Recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
68
% Daily Value*
Fat
4
g
6
%
Saturated Fat
0.5
g
3
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
2
g
Sodium
164
mg
7
%
Potassium
45
mg
1
%
Carbohydrates
4
g
1
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
1
g
1
%
Protein
4
g
8
%
Vitamin A
50
IU
1
%
Vitamin C
1
mg
1
%
Calcium
47
mg
5
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Disclaimer
Nutrition values are my best estimates. If you rely on them for your diet, use your preferred nutrition calculator.
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