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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 Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 243 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Indian

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

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  1. Scramble the tofu and set aside.
  2. Heat oil in a frying pan or a sauté pan.
  3. First add the cumin and let them splutter.
  4. Now add the onions and sauté till they soften.
  5. Add the ginger and green chilies and fry for a few seconds.
  6. Next add the tomatoes and fry until the tomatoes become soft.
  7. Add the turmeric powder, red chili powder, garam masala and stir.
  8. Add the scrambled tofu and stir to combine.
  9. Saute for 3 to 4 minutes on low to medium-low heat. Season with salt.
  10. Lastly add coriander leaves and stir to mix.
  11. 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

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

% 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.