Tandoori Tofu Sandwich
A spicy smoky sandwich loaded with tandoori tofu, creamy avocado, crisp lettuce , pickles and your choice of condiments. Delicious, satisfying and high in protein.
Ingredients
For Tofu Marinade
- 450 gms Tofu extra firm, cut into 1 inch thickness slabs
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper ( or ½ tsp red chilli powder)
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp tandoori masala ( store bought)
- 3 tbsp nutritional yeast
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- salt to taste
Toppings
- 6 Slices bread of choice ( I used sourdough bread)
- 1½ avocado mashed to spread
- 2 tomatoes thinly sliced
- ½ cup pickled sliced cucumber and jalapenos
- few of your choice of leafy greens like lettuce or rocket
- 3-4 tbsp mayonnaise or vegan mayonnaise
- 1-2 tsp Sriracha or more if you like it spicy
- 1 tsp lime juice
Instructions
- First to marinate tofu, mix together the marinade ingredients , then carefully dip the tofu in the blend , covering both sides.
- Preheat the oven at 200 degrees Celsius. Line a large baking tray with parchment paper and keep aside.
- Once the tofu is marinated, bake in oven for about 20 minutes or until brown on edges. Flip it and cook for 5 more minutes.
- Keep it aside.
The sandwich sauce:
- Mix together Mayonnaise and sriracha. Keep aside
- Add salt , pepper and lime juice to the mashed avocado.
Build Sandwich
- On one side of the bread, spread mashed avocado and on the other side spread mayo and sriracha mix. On the mashed avocado layer up your greens, tomato and pickles. Top with other slice of the bread.
- Toast in a sandwich maker or on a heavy pan.
- Enjoy!