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Simple tofu bhurji
Scrambled recipes are called bhurji in India. Traditionally, paneer is used to make a vegetarian scrambled version. To make it vegan, I have used tofu today. The recipe for bhurji is very simple. All you need is onion, tomatoes, ginger, and garlic with spices like red chile powder, turmeric powder, and curry powder. Drizzle lemon juice and cilantro just before you serve. Serve this tofu bhurji with Thai roti bread for breakfast, light lunch, or dinner. You can also serve this for lunchbox with toasted pav or as an after-school snack recipe.
Ingredients
Tofu: Extra firm, firm, or silken tofu, anything will work. The texture will vary accordingly. You can even use paneer for a vegetarian version. Vegetables: Onion, tomatoes, capsicum, and green peas are used. Feel free to add kale or spinach. Spices: cumin, turmeric, red chile powder, and garam masala powder. Adjust to taste Check out the recipe card for the full list of the ingredients.
Preparation
Based on how you like the texture, cut the tofu into small cubes like what we have done, or crumble it with a masher and keep it aside.
Making of scrambled tofu
Heat oil in a non-stick pan. Add cumin seeds. When they start to splutter, add onion, green chilies, ginger, and garlic, and saute until the onion turns translucent. Add the turmeric powder, tomato, and salt and saute until tomatoes become soft. Add the capsicum, red chile powder, garam masala powder, and green peas and mix well. Cook this for 2 to 3 minutes. Add the tofu and lemon juice and mix well. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes until the tofu is heated through. Taste check and adjust the spices and salt. Garnish with coriander leaves if needed. Serve hot with avocado slices or any flatbread like Thai roti bread or avocado chapati, boiled or crispy potatoes, and enjoy.
Tips
I have used extra firm tofu in my recipe. You can also scramble the tofu if you like. Add veggies like kale, spinach, mushroom etc to this recipe. Adjust spices to taste.
Serving suggestions
Bhurji can be served alone with a drizzle of lemon. For breakfast, serve it with avocado slices and crispy potatoes or boiled potatoes. For lunch and dinner, serve it with Thai roti bread, avocado chapati, roti, pav, or dinner rolls.
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