Tofu Bhurji (Indian Scrambled Tofu Recipe)
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Tofu Bhurji (Indian Scrambled Tofu Recipe)
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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.
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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
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.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
243kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
10g
(3%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
13g
Sodium
674mg
(28%)
Potassium
213mg
(6%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
648IU
(13%)
Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)
0.03mg
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.02mg
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.5mg
Vitamin B6
0.1mg
Vitamin C
13mg
(14%)
Vitamin E
6mg
Vitamin K
7µg
Calcium
145mg
(15%)
Vitamin B9 (Folate)
14µg
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Magnesium
13mg
Phosphorus
27mg
Zinc
0.2mg
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 243 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 243kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Sodium | 674mg | 28% |
| Potassium | 213mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 648IU | 13% |
| Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) | 0.03mg | |
| Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) | 0.02mg | |
| Vitamin B3 (Niacin) | 0.5mg | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1mg | |
| Vitamin C | 13mg | 14% |
| Vitamin E | 6mg | |
| Vitamin K | 7µg | |
| Calcium | 145mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B9 (Folate) | 14µg | |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
| Magnesium | 13mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 27mg | |
| Zinc | 0.2mg |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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