5 from 27 votes
Tofu Bhurji Vegan Bhurji
Tofu Bhurji is a vegan scramble made by cooking crumbled firm tofu with aromatics like onion, garlic, and green chili, and seasoned with turmeric, cumin, and kala namak for an egg-like flavor. The dish includes fresh tomato and cilantro to add freshness and acidity, achieved through sautéing and simmering for a soft yet textured result. It can be served on bread or as part of a breakfast bowl.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
3
Calories:
142 kcal
Course:
Breakfast
Cuisine:
Indian, Vegan
Ingredients
- 1/2 tsp neutral cooking oil or 2 tbsp broth for oilfree, generic cooking oil
- 1/2 onion finely chopped, red or yellow
- 1 clove garlic , minced
- 1 green chilli , serrano or thai , finely chopped or use 2 tbsp finely chopped green bell pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin or ground coriander, ground
- 1/2 tsp Turmeric
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tomato finely chopped, medium
- 1/2 tsp salt , divided
- 14 oz tofu lightly squeezed to remove extra dipping moisture and crumbled evenly, firm
- 1/2 cup cilantro loosely packed
- 1/4 tsp kala namak
Instructions
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook for 3 mins or until starting to get golden. Add garlic and chili and a pinch of salt and cook for another 2 mins until golden.
- Add turmeric, cumin, black pepper and mix in. Add tomatoes and 1/4 tsp salt and mix in, cook for a minute to soften. (Add in other veggies such as peppers, zucchini etc with the tomatoes if you like)
- Add cilantro, crumbled tofu and 1/4 tsp salt and mix well. Cover and cook for 2 mins (longer for dryer). Taste and adjust.
- Sprinkle in kala namak, and mix in for a few seconds and take off heat. Let sit for a minute before serving over toasts, pita bread or part of a breakfast bowl with roasted potatoes, crunchy greens.
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Notes
- For soy-free options, replace tofu with chickpea flour tofu or mashed chickpeas moistened slightly.
- Oil-free preparation can be achieved using water or broth for sautéing.
- Additional vegetables like peppers or zucchini can be added with the tomatoes.
Nutrition Information
Calories
142kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
12g
(24%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Sodium
442mg
(18%)
Potassium
137mg
(3%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
520IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
9.8mg
(11%)
Calcium
174mg
(17%)
Iron
2.1mg
(12%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 142
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 142kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Sodium | 442mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 137mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 520IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 9.8mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 174mg | 17% |
| Iron | 2.1mg | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.