This Indian-style Tofu Salad with a Greek yogurt dressing is a vegetarian, protein-rich dish that comes together in just 20 minutes.

Recipe Snapshot

  • Prep time: 15 minutes
  • Cook time: 5 minutes
  • Total time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 3
  • Category: Salad, Side Dish
  • Cuisine: Indian

Ingredients

For Tofu

  • 1 cup extra-firm tofu (cubed into 1-inch pieces (about 7 oz))
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1/4 teaspoon red chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon roasted cumin powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon chaat masala ((or garam masala))
  • 1 salt (to taste)

Dressing

  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt ((or hung curd))
  • 1 garlic clove (minced)
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon maple syrup ((or honey))
  • 1/2 teaspoon roasted cumin powder
  • salt, pepper (to taste)
  • 1 tablespoon coriander leaves

Veggies

  • 1 cup romaine lettuce (chopped)
  • 1/2 cup onion (chopped)
  • 1/2 cup tomato (diced)
  • 1/2 cup cucumber (diced)
  • 1/4 cup red cabbage (chopped)
  • 1 tablespoon coriander leaves (chopped)

Method

  1. In a bowl, add pressed extra-firm tofu (cubed), spices like turmeric, red chili powder, cumin powder, chaat masala (or garam masala), and salt. Toss everything well, so they are well-coated.
  2. In a pan, add oil. Once it's hot, add seasoned tofu cubes and saute till they are golden and crispy. Keep them aside.
  3. Whisk Greek yogurt, garlic clove (minced), extra-virgin olive oil, lime juice (or vinegar), maple syrup, cumin powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Then add coriander leaves and stir again.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, add chopped lettuce, veggies like diced cucumber, onion (diced), cherry tomatoes (halved), red cabbage (chopped), and pan-fried spiced tofu.
  5. Next, add the Greek yogurt dressing, and coriander leaves.
  6. Toss the salad to combine. Adjust the seasoning at this stage. You can eat this salad right away or refrigerate it for at least 1 hour.

Kiyaan Singh’s Kitchen Note

Keep this recipe as a working base: cook once as written, then adjust spice, texture, and serving style for your own table.