If you love Indian food you’ve likely tried Tandoori chicken. The secret to great tandoori lies in the marinade and I cover that in my recipe for tandoori chicken.
But this marinade is deliciously versatile and before we get to our mouthwatering Tandoori Breaded Fried Mushrooms I want to share some other phenomenal ways to put this marinade to use!
Tandoori Tofu
I wanted to experiment with a vegetarian substitute for the chicken and tofu seemed a natural choice – plus I happened to have a package of it already in my fridge, score. For you vegetarians out there (or those of you who like tofu and want to cut back on meat), you are going to love these!
Cut extra firm tofu into “steaks,” about 1/2 inch thick (quantity of steaks according to preference). Using a fork, make several piercings around each tofu steak. Generously spread the tofu with Tandoori marinade. Place the tofu steaks in a nonreactive container, cover, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably 4-6.
Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F. Lay some foil on a baking sheet, spray with vegetable oil, and spread out the tofu steaks. Drizzle the tofu steaks with olive oil. Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until the steaks are lightly charred around the edges.
More Ideas: Cut the tofu in 1 inch squares and thread on skewers (pre-soak them in water for at least 15 minutes) along with chunks of onion and tomatoes. Follow the same roasting instructions, but generously brush the onions and tomatoes with oil before putting them in the oven to prevent burning.
Tandoori Roasted Potatoes
These are totally WOW!
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
Peel and cut the potatoes into 1 to 1 1/2 inch chunks (the quantity according to your preference). Place the potatoes in a nonreactive bowl and coat generously with the tandoori marinade. Place a sheet of foil on a baking sheet and generously spray with vegetable oil. Spread the potatoes out on the baking sheet. Bake for 10 minutes, until the coating is set, and generously spray with vegetable oil to prevent burning. Bake for another 20-25 minutes or until the potatoes are soft when pierced with a fork.
Pictured below:Â Tandoori Tofu (left) and Tandoori Roasted Potatoes (right).
And now for today’s featured recipe – these perfectly crispy, flavor-packed Tandoori Breaded Fried Mushrooms with Yogurt Dipping Sauce!
Enjoy!
Indian food lovers, don’t forget to try this recipe for the BEST homemade Indian Mango Chutney!
Tandoori Breaded Fried Mushrooms with Yogurt Dipping Sauce
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/3 cup tandoori marinade
- 1/2 cup plain fine breadcrumbs
- 8 ounces small white button mushrooms, brushed clean
- For the Yogurt Dipping Sauce:
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt (vegans: use vegan yogurt)
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped cilantro
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions
- For the dipping sauce, combine all the ingredients and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- For the mushrooms, mix the flour, baking powder, water and tandoori marinade in a small bowl. Place the bread crumbs in another small bowl. Dip the mushrooms, one at a time, into the tandoori mixture, then dip them into the bread crumbs, turning to coat evenly. Set aside on a plate and repeat the process with all the mushrooms.
- Heat 2 to 3 inches of oil in a deep fryer or heavy saucepan to 375 degrees. Fry a few mushrooms at a time, 1½ to 2 minutes, or until deep golden brown, turning over several times. Do not exceed 2 minutes or the mushrooms will release too much liquid, preventing your fried mushrooms from being crispy.
- Remove mushrooms from the oil and set on paper towels to drain. Serve immediately with the dipping sauce.
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Jennifer says
Don’t worry, I’m gonna make it, just got to buy some mushrooms, vegetables AND chicken cause I’m gonna tandoori-ize EVERYTHING.
Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says
Hahaha! As long as you like tandoori, you’re going to love this marinade – it’s my fave!
iheartruthie says
Well done, chef! Divine .
The Daring Gourmet says
Thank you! I looooove this tandoori sauce – it’s simply the best! I wish more people had the courage to get the spices and give it a try. I’m happy you did! Best, Kimberly
mushroomscanada says
Oh my goodness, how good do these look?! Will definitely be testing out this recipe!
-Shannon
The Daring Gourmet says
An improvisational recipe created on a whim, but a definite winner. And those tasty Canadian mushrooms will pair perfectly with it! Let me know how it goes!