Tandoori Tofu

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt, divided
• ½ teaspoon ground cumin
• ½ teaspoon ground coriander
• ¼ teaspoon ground turmeric
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 2 14-ounce packages extra-firm or firm water-packed tofu, drained
• ⅔ cup nonfat plain yogurt
• 6 tablespoons sliced scallions or chopped fresh cilantro for garnish

Directions

1. Preheat grill to medium-high.
2. Combine paprika, 1/2 teaspoon salt, cumin, coriander 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.
3. Slice each tofu block crosswise into 6 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.)
4. Oil the grill rack (see Tip). Grill the tofu until it has grill marks and is heated through, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
5. Combine yogurt with the reserved spiced oil in a small bowl. Serve the grilled tofu with the yogurt sauce, garnished with scallions (or cilantro), if desired.