Grilled Tofu Sandwich Recipe By Manjula

This vegetarian grilled sandwich recipe uses tofu which is lightly seasoned with salt and made flavorful by the hari cilantro chutney. This is perfect for snacks or can be sliced into smaller portions and alongside other dishes.

Tofu or bean curd is made from coagulating and pressing soy milk to form curds in soft white blocks. Tofu varieties in the market can be soft, firm or extra firm. It is used in a variety of East and Southeast Asian dishes but it is also popular among vegetarians all over the world as a substitute for meat. Tofu can be used in sweet and savory dishes. It has a subtle flavor which is very easy to season. Tofu can be fried, steamed, baked, grilled, or added to salads, stews, soups, and desserts.

Ingredients:

• 2 sandwich rolls
• 4 ¼-inch thick firm tofu slices
• 1 zucchini, sliced into in ¼-inch thick slices
• 8 tomato slices
• 1 romaine lettuce, cored and leaves separated
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• ¼ cup of hari cilantro chutney
• 2 tsp sugar
• ⅛ tsp salt

Instructions:

This recipe takes about 20 minutes to make. Serves 2 sandwiches.

To prepare the sauce, mix hari cilantro chutney and sugar in a small bowl.
Set this aside until ready to use.
Heat skillet over medium heat and brush with oil.
Arrange tofu and zucchini slices.
Brush the top of tofu and zucchini slices with oil.
Sprinkle salt over tofu and zucchini slices.
Grill for 2 minutes and turn.
Sprinkle salt over tofu and zucchini slices.
Grill for another 2 minutes.
Wipe the skillet to remove oil.
Brush inner part of rolls with oil and grill for a minute.
Turn the rolls and turn off heat.
Assemble the sandwich on the skillet so the remaining heat will toast the outer part of the rolls.
Spread sauce on the inner part of the bottom half of the roll and arrange lettuce on top.
Put 2 tofu slices and spread sauce on the tofu.
Arrange zucchini and tomato slices on top.
Cover with the top half of the roll and press lightly with a spatula.
Repeat the procedure for the other sandwich roll.

Ideas And Tips:

• You may also use grilled yellow squash, onions or mushrooms.

• Bottled hari cilantro chutney can be purchased in your local grocery store but you can also make it at home. It is as simple as making your favorite pesto. Using a food processor, blend a bunch of cilantro leaves, 3 green chilies, 3 tbsp lemon juice, a thumb of ginger, 1 tsp salt, 1tsp cumin seeds, 1 tsp oil, and 1 tsp sugar until the mixture becomes a smooth paste.

• If you find the sauce too spicy, you may also use mustard, ketchup or mayonnaise.

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