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Tofu Bhurji Vegan Bhurji

Tofu Bhurji - Vegan Bhurji or Akoori . Indian Scrambled eggs. Tofu scrambled with onion, tomato, cilantro and cumin for a delicious Eggless Bhurji Scramble Breakfast. Vegan Glutenfree Nutfree Recipe.Can be soyfree with chickpea flour tofu

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 3
Calories: 142 kcal
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Indian , Vegan

Ingredients

  • 1/2 tsp oil or 2 tbsp broth for oilfree
  • 1/2 red or yellow onion , finely chopped
  • 1 clove garlic , minced
  • 1 green chilli , serrano or thai , finely chopped or use 2 tbsp finely chopped green bell pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin or ground coriander
  • 1/2 tsp Turmeric
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 medium tomato , finely chopped
  • 1/2 tsp salt , divided
  • 14 oz firm tofu , lightly squeezed to remove extra dipping moisture and crumbled evenly
  • 1/2 cup loosely packed cilantro
  • 1/4 tsp kala namak

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. 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)
  3. Add cilantro, crumbled tofu and 1/4 tsp salt and mix well. Cover and cook for 2 mins (longer for dryer). Taste and adjust.
  4. 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.

Notes

  • Soyfree: Tofu can be subbed with chickpea flour tofu or mashed chickpeas. Add a bit of water with the chickpeas to moisten.
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  • Oilfree: Use water or broth to saute.
  • Also see above in the post for substitution options.
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  • Nutrition is for 1 serve, does not include bread

Nutrition Information

Calories 142kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 8g (3%) Protein 12g (24%) Fat 6g (9%) Sodium 442mg (18%) Potassium 137mg (4%) 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: 3Serving

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.