Tofu Nuggets

Description :

Tofu or bean curd is a food made by coagulating
soy milk and then pressing the resulting curds into
soft white blocks.

There are many different varieties of  tofu,including
fresh tofu and tofu that has been processed in some
way.

Tofu has a subtle flavor and can be used in savory
and sweet dishes.

                                                It is often seasoned or marinated to suit the dish.

                                                Tofu contains a low amount of calories,relatively large

                                                amount of iron and little fat.

                                                Depending on the coagulant used in manufacturing,the

                                                tofu may also be high in calcium and/or magnesium.

Recipe For Tofu Nuggets :

Ingredients:

Extra Firm Tofu (Nasoya's) - 14 Oz. (Drained & Cubed)

All-purpose Flour/Maida - 2 Cups

Red Chilli Powder - 2 tsp.

Black Pepper Powderf - 1 tsp.

Salt - To Taste

Egg Whites - 3 to 4
Panko Breadcrumbs - 2 Cups

Parmesan Cheese - 1 tbsp.(Shredded/Grated)

Italian Flat-leaf Parsely - 1 tsp.(Minced)

Lemon Zest - From One Lemon

Oil - As Required

Tomato Sauce/Ketchup - For Serving

Method:

Drain the extra firm tofu and cube it into bite size pieces.Keep it aside.

In the 1st bowl,add all-purpose flour/maida,red chilli powder,black pepper

powder and salt to taste and mix it well.

In the 2nd bowl,add 3 to 4 egg whites.Discard the egg yolks or use for

scrambled eggs for kids later.

In the 3rd bowl,add panko breadcrumbs,grated parmesan cheese,lemon

zest from one lemon,minced italian flat-leaf parsely,1/4 tsp. of salt and

1/2 tsp. of black pepper powder and mix it well.

Heat a pan with some oil.Meanwhile dredge the tofu cubes in the all-purpose

flour,then in the egg wash and then in the seasoned breadcrumbs.

Do the same for the remaining  tofu cubes and set it on a clean plate.

Then deep fry the tofu cubes until they are golden brown.Drain the

excess oil on a paper towel.

Serve it hot with some tomato sauce/ketchup.

Note : Tofu can be substituted with paneer,chicken or fish.

           Tofu is available in Walmart in the grocery aisle.

            Panko Breadcrumbs are available in Walmart in the

            the spice aisle.