Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cumin ground
  • 1 teaspoon coriander ground
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric ground
  • 1 teaspoon salt divided
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 28 ounces tofu extra firm, 2 packages, if water-packaged, drain well and pat dryl
  • 23 cup yogurt, plain prefer low-fat
  • 1/4 cup scallions, spring or green onions thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup cilantro freshly chopped

Method

  • Preheat grill to medium-high.
  • Combine paprika, cumin, coriander, 1/2 teaspoon salt and turmeric in a small bowl.
  • Heat oil in a small skillet over medium heat.
  • Add garlic, lime juice and the spice mixture; cook, stirring, until sizzling and fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Remove from the heat.
  • Slice each tofu block crosswise into 8 slices; pat dry.
  • Use about 3 tablespoons of the spiced oil to brush both sides of the tofu slices; sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  • (Reserve the remaining spiced oil.)
  • Oil the grill rack, oil a folded paper towel, hold it with tongs and rub it over the rack.
  • Grill the tofu until it has grill marks and is heated through, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
  • Combine yogurt with the reserved spiced oil in a small bowl.
  • Serve the grilled tofu with the yogurt sauce, garnished with scallions and cilantro.