Tofu Bhurji (Indian Scrambled Tofu Recipe)

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Tofu Bhurji (Indian Scrambled Tofu Recipe)

Tofu Bhurji recipe is Indian style scrambled tofu that you can make for a quick brunch or as a side dish. This plant based spiced bhurji is healthy and pairs well with bread, dinner rolls or Indian flat breads like roti, paratha or naan.

Prep Time5

Cook Time15

Total Time20

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: North Indian

Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan

Difficulty Level: Moderate

Servings:

Calories: 243kcal

Author: Dassana Amit

Ingredients

200 to 250 grams tofu - regular or extra firm silken tofu
⅓ cup onion - finely chopped
¾ cup tomato - finely chopped
1 green chili - finely chopped
1 inch ginger - peeled & finely chopped
½ teaspoon cumin seeds
¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
½ teaspoon red chili powder
¼ teaspoon Garam Masala (optional)
2 tablespoons oil
2 tablespoons coriander leaves - chopped (cilantro)
salt as required

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Instructions

Scramble the tofu and set aside.
Heat oil in a frying pan or a sauté pan.
First add the cumin and let them splutter.
Now add the onions and sauté till they soften.
Add the ginger and green chilies and fry for a few seconds.
Next add the tomatoes and fry until the tomatoes become soft.
Add the turmeric powder, red chili powder, garam masala and stir.
Add the scrambled tofu and stir to combine.
Saute for 3 to 4 minutes on low to medium-low heat. Season with salt.
Lastly add coriander leaves and stir to mix.
Serve Tofu Bhurji hot with some bread or roti or as a side dish with dal-rice or veg curry-rice combo.

Notes

To make the bhurji spicy, add more green chillies or red chili powder.
The recipe can be scaled to make for more servings.
You can also add some more tomatoes.
Ensure that the tofu is fresh and does not have a sour smell or looks slimy or is discolored.
Opt to add a few pinches of black salt with regular salt to mimic the flavors of egg in this tofu bhurji recipe.

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