Craving to eat something delicious, something unique? Try these Tandoori Tacos with Avocado Crema. With tandoori paneer-tofu and grilled veggies enveloped in a warm tortilla with fresh salsa and zesty avocado sauce, these tacos are a mind-blowing fusion of Indian and Mexican flavors.

Tandoori tacos are a scrumptious reincarnation of the original. They have chunks of paneer and a colorful spread of vegetables which are roasted and marinated in tandoori spices to have that authentic Indian flavour. The preparation of fresh avocado crema adds some piquant Mexican fun while the pickled purple cabbage and onion add a pickly thrill to it.

These tandoori tacos are a must try for taco lovers. If you are looking for a good option for Sunday brunches or children’s lunch boxes, these are perfect! It’s a complete heart winning preparation with all the spicy, smokey, and zesty flavor can imagine, all rolled into one tortilla!!

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Tandoori Tacos with Avocado Crema

Prep Time

15 mins

Cook Time

30 mins

Total Time

45 mins

 

Craving to eat something delicious, something unique? Try these Tandoori Tacos with Avocado Crema. With tandoori paneer-tofu and grilled veggies enveloped in a warm tortilla with fresh salsa and zesty avocado sauce, these tacos are a mind-blowing fusion of Indian and Mexican flavors.

Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course

Cuisine: Fusion, Indian, Mexican

Keyword: paneer, party, tofu

Custom Category: Dinner, Fusion, Lunch, Main Course

Servings: 4

Calories: 379 kcal

Author: Nidhi Bothra

Ingredients

Vegetable Filling:

• 1 cup black beans , boiled
• 1/2 cup zucchini , cubed
• 1/2 cup red onions , chopped
• 1/2 mixed color bell peppers , chopped
• 1/2 grilled corn
• 2 tsp garlic , minces
• 2 tbsp oil
• 1 tbsp taco seasoning
• 3 tbsp salsa , hot
• 1/2 tsp oregano
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• salt  to taste

Tandoori Paneer (Tofu):

• 250 g paneer  (or extra-firm tofu), cut into long slices
• 1/4 cup yogurt   (hung curd or greek yogurt)
• 2 tsp oil
• 2 tsp tandoori masala
• 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
• 1/2 tsp ginger paste
• 1 tsp garlic paste
• 1 tbsp besan (gram or chickpea flour)
• 1/2 tsp red chili powder
• 1/2 tsp mango powder (amchur)
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp lemon juice

Avocado Crema:

• 2 avocados
• 2 tbsp jalapenos
• 1 garlic cloves
• 1/4 cup yogurt (hung curd or greek yogurt)
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/2 tsp salt
• splash of lemon juice

Slaw:

• 1/2 cup purple cabbage , diced
• 1/2 cup arugula , diced
• 1 tsp olive oil
• salt  to taste
• splash of lemon juice

Tortillas:

• 12 mini tortillas

Garnish:

• jalapenos , sliced
• radish , sliced
• feta cheese , crumbled
• lemon juice

Instructions

1. For the paneer (or tofu)  marination, mix all of the ingredients in a bowl and whisk together. Put in the pieces of paneer (or tofu) and set aside for 15-20 minutes. Overnight would work great too.

2. Preheat the oven to 350.

3. Blend all of the ingredients for the avocado crema in a food processor. Set aside in a separate bowl.

4. Mix all of the ingredients for the slaw and set aside in a separate bowl.
5. For the veggie filling, grill everything in a saucepan on high heat until the vegetables have browned and flavors are incorporated. Set aside in a bowl.

6. Grill the paneer (or tofu) for 7-8 minutes in a baking tray. It should get a nice char on the outside. This step can also be done on the stove too with a pan. Either way, don’t dry out the paneer.

7. Time to assemble! Grill the tortillas and add a layer of slaw. Then top it with the vegetables and pant, finally drizzling it with the crema. Garnish with some jalapeños, lime, radish, and feta!

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Nutrition Facts

Tandoori Tacos with Avocado Crema

Amount Per Serving

Calories 379 Calories from Fat 270

% Daily Value*

Fat 30g46%

Saturated Fat 12g75%

Cholesterol 30mg10%

Sodium 197mg9%

Potassium 880mg25%

Carbohydrates 29g10%

Fiber 12g50%

Sugar 5g6%

Protein 17g34%

Vitamin A 725IU15%

Vitamin C 44.2mg54%

Calcium 372mg37%

Iron 2mg11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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