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    Tofu Cutlet | Tofu Kebab

    February 12, 2016 By Vidya Srinivasan 20 Comments

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    Tofu cutlet | Tofu kebab is a protein rich tasty snacks. Crispy snacks can't go wrong. Tasty and healthy after school snacks. If you are cautious about oil this tofu cake is a great appetizer for you with less oil.

    Snacks are something which I always relish. After returning from school hot snacks with complan welcomes us home. Usually Amma prepares some tiffin varieties but once in a week she prepares some  special snacks. Well, deep fried snacks like Pakoda, bonda, bhaji, Chips, Thattai, mixture etc are considered to be special for us. Those days Puff and cutlets are from bakery. My Aunt taught my mother how to make potato cutlets.  Those days it was always deep or shallow fried.

    There are few days when my son refuses whatever I give him for lunch /dinner. If it is a bad day all three courses are a big deal. Like mom, even he like snacks.  When he was young, well even now he is young, can I say when he stared talking, I once prepared bhaji at home and gave him, he loved it. Ever since he always address all snacks as bhaji. There are days when Paniyaram, waffle, cutlet, puff, croissant etc become bhaji.

    Our friends and family always tease me for cheating him. Instead of rejecting everything if the word bhaji can make him have few pieces I don't mind naming all my dishes as bhaji.

    Being a vegetarian our pediatrician always tells me to give lots of protein. Other than lentils,nuts and yogurt, tofu is my favorite pick. It is not only healthy for kids but soya products are great for adults to reduce LDL. I usually add tofu in gravies, bhurji or in Thai recipe. I came to know about this cutlets from a book.

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    Remember my broccoli stir fry, did I tell it is one of my highly viewed recipe in 2015.  Special thanks to co- sis for buying   “Good Food Made Simple – Vegetarian” book.   As the name suggests the recipes in the book are easy and yummy.  After stir fry, tofu cake is another recipe I tried from that book. 

    After preparing Kadai tofu, I had few pieces of leftover tofu in the fridge. One evening when my son was sleeping I was reading that book, this tofu cutlet pulled my attention. The original recipes was pure "Thai style", I apodated my " Thai (Mother in tamil)" way with Indian spices. I didn't have Thai spices at home didn't have patience to wait till I buy. 

    Yesterday I prepared dahi kebab for my son that's when I remembered  three tasty kebab are sitting in my draft. So I decided to post Tofu Cutlet today, can I call it kebab?? When I tell it as bhaji, so why not. If you have a vadai lover at home, this is tofu vadai for the little one:-)

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    Tofu Cake | Tofu Cutlet | Tofu Patties

    Crispy snacks can't go wrong. Tasty treat with lots of protein from tofu makes it healthy too. If you are cautious about oil this tofu cake is a great appetizer for you with less oil
    5 from 7 votes
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    Course: Appetizer
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4
    Author: Vidya Srinivasan

    Ingredients

    • Tofu - 1 cup
    • Spring onion - 2 tbsp white part, finely chopped
    • Wheat flour - 2 tbsp
    • Corn Flour - 2 tbsp
    • Bread crumbs - 2 tbsp
    • Garam Masala - 1/2 tsp
    • Pav bhaji Masala - 1/8 tsp
    • Coriander powder - 1 tsp
    • Cumin powder - 1/2 tsp
    • turmeric powder - 1/8 tsp
    • Salt - as needed
    • Oil - to shallow fry

    Instructions

    • In a wide bowl crumble the tofu. Add all the other ingredients except oil and mix everything well, make a soft dough
    • Cover and chill the dough for 20 minutes to make it firm
    • Slightly grease the hands with oil and take a small portion of the mixture, make a ball and flatten it
    • In medium heat enough oil to cover the bottom of heavy skillet and cook the tofu cakes for about 4 -6 minuts or until golden brown, turning them halfway through. Drain the oil in paper towel and serve warm with kethup or any dip
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    Notes

    1. Paneer can be used instead of tofy and prepared cutlet similarly
    2. Moisture in the tofu is enough for the dough, I didn't add extra water. If required sprinkle few drops
    3. Pepper powder, chilli powder, chopped green chilli can be used for Spice
    4. I have shallow fried the cutlets. You can deep fry/cook in Paniyaram pan/tawa cook with less oil or bake it for 375 degree Fahrenheit 20 - 25 minutes, flipping in between
    5. Flour can he used to grease the cutlet instead of oil
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    Ingredients:

    Tofu - 1 cup
    Spring onion - 2 tbsp, white part, finely chopped
    Maida  flour - 2 tbsp
    Corn Flour - 2 tbsp
    Bread crumbs - 2 tbsp
    Garam Masala - 1/2 tsp
    Pav bhaji Masala - 1/8 tsp
    Coriander powder - 1 tsp
    Cumin powder - 1/2 tsp
    turmeric powder - 1/8 tsp
    Salt - as needed
    Oil - to shallow fry

    Method:

    • In a wide bowl crumble the tofu
    • Add  all the other ingredients except oil and mix everything well, make a soft dough
    • Cover and chill the dough for 20 minutes to make it firm. Slightly grease the hands with oil and take a small portion of the mixture, make a ball and flatten it
    • In medium heat, add enough oil to cover the bottom of heavy skillet  and cook the tofu cakes for about 4 -6 minuts or until golden brown, turning them halfway through. Drain the oil in paper towel and serve warm with kethup or any dip

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    1. Aruna

      February 12, 2016 at 8:36 pm

      I am loving this cutlet, Vidya. And I love all kinds of cutlets and tikis. 🙂

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    2. swathi

      February 12, 2016 at 9:08 pm

      Tofu patties looks delicious crispy and very nice for tea.

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    3. kushi

      February 12, 2016 at 9:42 pm

      5 stars
      I love tofu in any form and this is a interesting recipe Vidya. Thank you so much for sharing! YUMMY!

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    4. Swapna

      February 13, 2016 at 1:06 am

      Very healthy patties,looks awesome Vidya....

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    5. Anu - My Ginger Garlic Kitchen

      February 13, 2016 at 2:11 am

      These tiny gems look so beautiful, Vidya. Love how heathy and full of deliciousness they are!

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    6. veena

      February 13, 2016 at 5:01 am

      Healthy and tasty tikkies.. this looks like cookies 🙂

      Reply
    7. Julie at Hostess At Heart

      February 13, 2016 at 8:01 am

      My son was the same way. He would rather snack than sit for a meal. The Tofu cakes look delicious, and I am sure your son wouldn't turn them down.

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    8. Priya

      February 13, 2016 at 10:17 am

      This tofu cutlats are perfectly roast.. And yeah I didn't like tofu much but I am going to try this.. Will definitely

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    9. Anandhi

      February 13, 2016 at 12:14 pm

      5 stars
      Interesting 🙂 looks yummmmmm

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    10. Antonia

      February 13, 2016 at 3:15 pm

      They look so crispy Vidya! Yum!

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    11. Freda @ Aromatic essence

      February 13, 2016 at 4:08 pm

      They look delicious, Vidya!

      Reply
    12. Bharani

      February 14, 2016 at 12:12 am

      Very healthy and looks crispy too...tasty...

      Reply
    13. Nish Kitchen

      February 14, 2016 at 3:26 am

      5 stars
      This is such a fabulous nutritious snack idea. Delicious!

      Reply
    14. CHCooks

      February 15, 2016 at 1:06 am

      Lovely patties Vidya 🙂

      Reply
    15. jayashree

      February 15, 2016 at 2:00 am

      5 stars
      Lovely one Vidya

      Reply
    16. demeter | beaming baker

      February 15, 2016 at 8:46 am

      5 stars
      This looks absolutely delicious, Vidya! I also love that you used wheat flour. 🙂

      Reply
    17. srividhya

      February 15, 2016 at 10:00 pm

      Great Tofu patties. yummm

      Reply
    18. cheri

      February 16, 2016 at 12:08 pm

      5 stars
      Hi Vidya, these look delicious, great that they have lots of protein too.

      Reply
    19. Mullai Madavan

      February 18, 2016 at 10:45 am

      Lovely healthy cutlets.... konjam parcel pls!

      Reply
    20. marudhuskitchen

      February 22, 2016 at 7:24 am

      A new type of healthy cutlet...super good

      Reply
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