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    Home » Breakfasts / Snacks

    Tofu Bhurji

    Published: Nov 11, 2016 · Last Modified: Aug 22, 2022 by Kanan Patel / 4 Comments

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    Tofu bhurji recipe - This is indian spiced scrambled tofu. Here crumbled tofu is sauteed with onion, tomato, capsicum and few spices.

    Tofu bhurji served in a plate with toasted bread and bhurji is added on the toast in the back plate.

    Tofu is bland in taste. So be generous on spices while making this compared to paneer bhurji.

    Since the winter is here, green onions (scallions) are widely available. So I have used that here and cut down the amount of regular onion. If you do not have green onions on hand, replace that with regular onions.

    Actually tofu is really bland and tasteless. To make it flavorful, we need to add so many other dominant flavors to get the good taste and flavor.

    In this recipe, we are adding onion, tomato and spices to add flavors.

    Tofu is also known as ‘Soya paneer’ and made by curdling the fresh soy milk.

    It is good source of protein with other many health benefits. You should include in your diet. So make this recipe and let me know how you like it.

    Step By Step Photo Instructions:

    1) First drained the tofu from its liquid. Then rinse under cold water. Take that in a paper towel lined plate. Using another towel, press on top and pat it. Towel will absorb the moisture. Then cover it with another paper towel. Put another plate on top and put some weight on. Keep it like this for 15-20 minutes. If needed change the towel and make sure the moisture is absorbed.

    2) Crumble the tofu using your hand.

    Collage of 2 images showing patting tofy dry using paper towel and crumbled tofu in a bowl.

    3) Now heat the oil in a pan on medium heat. Once hot add cumin seeds, let them sizzle.

    4) Then add chopped onion and green onion.

    Collage of 2 images showing tempering if cumin seeds and adding onion, peppers.

    5) Mix well, sprinkle some salt to speed up the process.

    6) Cook till they are soft and translucent.

    Collage of 2 images showing mixing and cooking onion, peppers.

    7) Now add green chili, ginger paste and garlic paste.

    8) Mix well and saute for a minute or till the raw smell of ginger garlic goes away.

    Collage of 2 images showing adding and sauteing ginger, garlic and green chili.

    9) Now add tomatoes.

    10) Mix and cook till they get soft and mushy.

    Collage of 2 images showing adding and cooking tomatoes.

    11) Now add capsicum.

    12) Mix and cook for 2-3 minutes.

    Collage of 2 images showing adding and cooking peppers.

    13) Now add remaining salt, turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder and garam masala.

    14) Mix well and cook for a minute.

    Collage of 2 images showing adding and mixing spice powders.

    15) Now add crumbled tofu.

    16) Mix and cook for 3-4 minutes.

    Collage of 2 images showing adding and mixing crumbled tofu.

    Turn off the stove. Lastly add coriander leaves and lemon juice, mix and serve.

    Serving suggestion: Serve this tofu bhurji as a breakfast with a bread toast. You can serve this as a side dish with phulka roti or paratha as a meal.

    Tofu bhurji served on top of toasted bread.

    Did you try this tofu bhurji recipe? I’d love to hear about it! Leave a review in the comment section below.

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    Tofu Bhurji

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    Tofu bhurji recipe - This is Indian spiced scrambled tofu recipe. Perfect for filling breakfast.
    Author: Kanan
    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: Indian
    Calories: 144kcal
    Servings 3
    Prep Time 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time 15 minutes minutes
    Total Time 25 minutes minutes
    US measuring cups are used (1 cup = 240 ml) See details

    Ingredients  

    • 175 grams or 1 cup Tofu (Firm or extra firm) drained, rinsed and crumbled
    • 1 tablespoons Oil
    • ½ teaspoon Cumin seeds
    • ¼ cup Red onion chopped
    • ¼ cup Spring onion (green onion or scallion) chopped
    • 1 Green chili chopped finely
    • 1 teaspoon Ginger paste or freshly grated or crushed
    • 1 teaspoon Garlic paste or freshly grated
    • 1 medium or ½ cup Tomato chopped
    • ½ cup Capsicum (Green bell pepper) chopped
    • Salt to taste
    • 1 teaspoon Red chili powder
    • ½ teaspoon Turmeric powder
    • 1 teaspoon Coriander powder
    • 1 teaspoon Garam masala
    • 1 teaspoon Lemon juice
    • 1 tablespoon Cilantro or coriander leaves chopped finely
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    Instructions 

    • First drained the tofu from its liquid. Then rinse under cold water.
    • Take that in a paper towel lined plate. Using another towel, press on top and pat it. Towel will absorb the moisture.
    • Then cover it with another paper towel. Put another plate on top and put some weight on.
    • Keep it like this for 15-20 minutes. If needed change the towel and make sure the moisture is absorbed.
    • Crumble the tofu using your hand.
    • Now heat the oil in a pan on medium heat. Once hot add cumin seeds, let them sizzle.
    • Then add chopped onion and green onion. Mix well, sprinkle some salt.
    • Cook till they are soft and translucent.
    • Now add green chili, ginger paste and garlic paste. Mix well and saute for a minute
    • Now add tomatoes. Mix and cook till they get soft and mushy.
    • Now add capsicum. Mix and cook for 2-3 minutes.
    • Now add remaining salt, turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder and garam masala. Mix well and cook for a minute.
    • Now add crumbled tofu. Mix and cook for 3-4 minutes. Turn off the stove.
    • Lastly, add coriander leaves and lemon juice, mix and serve.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 144kcal | Carbohydrates: 7.6g | Protein: 6.1g | Fat: 7.6g | Saturated Fat: 0.9g | Sodium: 225mg | Potassium: 323mg | Fiber: 2.2g | Sugar: 3.3g | Vitamin A: 850IU | Vitamin C: 61.9mg | Calcium: 140mg | Iron: 2.2mg
    *Nutrition information is a rough estimate for 1 serving
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    1. Suzie

      November 21, 2016 at 6:21 am

      Is it good for breakfast, or more for dinner? 🙂

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      • Kanan

        November 21, 2016 at 4:35 pm

        Both 🙂

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    2. Nirav

      November 14, 2016 at 10:12 am

      yet another healthy recipe after long pause. thanks for sharing will try it soon.4 stars

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      • Kanan

        November 15, 2016 at 12:58 pm

        Yes after a break. Thanks

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