Indian Tofu Lunch—Lunch for 2

Enjoy a delicious Indian-inspired lunch with this easy recipe for Indian Tofu Lunch. Featuring extra-firm tofu, yogurt, olive oil, and spices cooked with basmati rice and topped with fresh cilantro leaves, this healthy dish is sure to be a hit!

Meal Type

Lunch

Cuisine

Indian

Servings

2

Food Stars

Tofu

Health

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Indian Tofu Lunch

You Need This Stuff

  • 1 block of extra-firm tofu
  • 1/2 cup plain yogurt
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tsp garam masala
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1/4 tsp ground coriander
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1-inch ginger, grated
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 cups cooked basmati rice
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped

Do This With That Stuff

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F
  2. Cut the tofu into cubes and place in a bowl. Add the yogurt, olive oil, garam masala, cumin, turmeric, coriander, garlic, ginger, and onion to the bowl and mix until the tofu is evenly coated.
  3. Spread the tofu cubes onto a baking sheet and bake for 25 minutes, flipping halfway through.
  4. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the cooked basmati rice. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Add the baked tofu cubes to the skillet and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
  6. Serve the tofu and rice with fresh cilantro leaves sprinkled on top. Enjoy!

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Beti’s Reflections

Are you in the mood for something delicious and easy to make? Look no further than this amazing Indian Tofu Lunch recipe! I had the pleasure of discovering this dish on a recent trip to India and it’s become a staple in my kitchen.

This quick and easy meal is an explosion of flavors and textures. The main ingredients are extra-firm tofu, plain yogurt, olive oil, garam masala, cumin, turmeric powder, ground coriander, garlic, ginger, and onion. The tofu cubes are then baked in the oven and mixed with cooked basmati rice. Topped with fresh cilantro leaves, this Indian-inspired dish is the perfect way to tantalize your taste buds.

To make this delicious lunch, start by preheating your oven to 400°F. Cut the block of extra-firm tofu into cubes and place in a bowl. In the same bowl, add the plain yogurt, olive oil, garam masala, cumin, turmeric powder, ground coriander, minced garlic, grated ginger, and diced onion. Mix everything together until the tofu is evenly coated. Spread the tofu cubes onto a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.

While the tofu is baking, cook the basmati rice in a skillet according to the package instructions. Once the tofu is done baking, add it to the cooked rice and mix together. Serve the Indian Tofu Lunch in a bowl and top with fresh cilantro leaves. 

The combination of extra-firm tofu, yogurt, olive oil, and spices creates a great base for the dish. Cooking the basmati rice in a skillet with the baked tofu cubes gives it a nice crunch, and topping it off with fresh cilantro leaves adds the perfect finishing touch. 

This healthy Indian-inspired lunch is sure to be a hit with everyone in the household. It’s full of flavor and texture, yet it’s simple to make. Plus, it’s a great way to mix up your meal plan and enjoy something special without too much effort. Enjoy!

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