Looking for a vegan alternative to scrambled eggs that’s delicious and easy to make? Look no further than this tofu bhurji! This flavorful Indian dish is made with grated or crumbled tofu, spices, and vegetables, and can be served for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. In this blog post, we’ll walk you through how to make tofu bhurji step by step, and share some tips and tricks for making it perfect every time. This recipe is quick and easy to make, taking only 20 minutes from start to finish. It is perfect for a quick and satisfying breakfast or lunch.
This recipe is quick and easy to make, taking only 20 minutes from start to finish. It serves 2-3 people and is perfect for a quick and satisfying breakfast or lunch.
What is a traditional Bhurji/Scramble?
“Bhurji” or “Bhurji masala” is a traditional Indian dish that consists of scrambled eggs or paneer (Indian cottage cheese) cooked with a blend of spices and vegetables. The dish is usually eaten for breakfast or as a snack and can be served with bread or roti (Indian flatbread). Bhurji can be made with various substitutions, depending on dietary preferences or restrictions. Additionally, vegetables like mushrooms, bell peppers, or spinach can be added to the dish for extra nutrition and flavour.
We will be keeping the traditional recipe as it is, except replacing it with plant-based ingredients to make it healthy and cruelty-free. I will be replacing the egg/paneer with tofu and adding a bit of almond cream to add the fattiness that paneer usually has and tofu doesn’t.
Why Tofu Bhurji?
Tofu scramble is a healthy breakfast or meal option due to several reasons. Firstly, tofu is a good source of plant-based protein. A 100-gram serving of tofu contains approximately 8-10 grams of protein, which can help keep you feeling full and satisfied. Additionally, tofu is low in saturated fat and contains no cholesterol, unlike animal-based protein sources. A diet high in saturated fat and cholesterol has been linked to an increased risk of heart disease.
Moreover, tofu is also a good source of several essential vitamins and minerals, including calcium, iron, and magnesium. Lastly, tofu scramble is a versatile dish that can be easily customized with vegetables, herbs, and spices to add flavour and nutritional value. It’s important to note that the healthfulness of a tofu scramble will depend on the other ingredients used and the cooking method. Adding excessive amounts of oil or high-sodium seasonings can increase the calorie and sodium content of the dish.
Therefore, it’s best to use healthier cooking methods and choose whole-food ingredients to make a tofu scramble that’s both delicious and nutritious.
Tips for Making Tofu Bhurji
- Use firm tofu to get the right texture for this dish.
- If you don’t have plant-based cream, you can use coconut milk or cashew cream instead to add a bit of fattiness that paneer has.
- Adjust the amount of spice powders according to your taste.
- You can add other vegetables like peas or carrots to this dish for more flavour and nutrition.
- Serve Tofu Bhurji with some chutney or pickles for an extra kick of flavor.
To make Tofu Bhurji, follow these simple steps:
- Grate or crumble the tofu and set aside. Heat oil or vegan butter in a pan on a medium-low or medium flame. Add cumin seeds, let them crackle, and change color.
- Once they turn brown, add the minced ginger, garlic, chopped chilli, and onions.
- Mix well and sauté until the onions turn translucent. Then add the chopped bell pepper and sauté for about 3 minutes.
- Now add all the dry spice powders – turmeric, red chilli powder, coriander powder, garam masala, and a pinch of salt and mix together for a couple of minutes.
- Then add tomatoes and sauté on medium-low heat till they become soft. Then, add the crumbled tofu, and plant-based cream. Mix well and cook for 1-2 minutes on low heat until you reach your desired consistency.
Then, add the crumbled tofu, and plant-based cream. Mix well and cook for 1-2 minutes on low heat until you reach your desired consistency. Lastly, add the chopped coriander leaves, mix and turn off the heat.
Serve Tofu Bhurji hot with toasted sourdough bread, some avocado, black pepper and a squeeze of fresh lemon. You can also serve it with roti, paratha, or as a stuffing in masala dosa.
I hope you liked this delicious tofu bhurji recipe and that you give it a try soon and please let me know in the comments how your dish turned out. If you have any doubts or questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to me at @beextravegant.
If you’re looking for more tasty tofu-based recipes, be sure to check out my other posts. Thanks for reading, and happy cooking!
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Tofu Bhurji – Spicy Scrambled Tofu
Ingredients
- 1 block of firm tofu grated or crumbled
- 2 tbsp oil or vegan butter
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 tsp minced ginger
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 1 chopped chili
- 1 chopped onion
- 1 chopped bell pepper
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp red chili powder
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- 1 tsp garam masala
- Pinch of kala namak/black salt for the eggy taste. Sub with regular salt
- 2 chopped tomatoes
- 2 tbsp plant-based cream
- Handful of chopped coriander leaves
- Sourdough bread or roti for serving
Instructions
- Heat oil or vegan butter in a pan on a medium-low or medium flame.
- Add cumin seeds, let them crackle, and change color. Once they turn brown, add the minced ginger, garlic, chopped chilli, and onions.
- Mix well and sauté until the onions turn translucent. Then add the chopped bell pepper and sauté for about 3 minutes.
- Add turmeric, red chili powder, coriander powder, garam masala, and a pinch of salt. Mix well and sauté for a couple of minutes.
- Add chopped tomatoes and sauté on medium-low heat until they become soft.
- Add the crumbled tofu and plant-based cream. Mix well and cook for 1-2 minutes on low heat until you reach your desired consistency.
- Finally, add chopped coriander leaves, mix and turn off the heat.
- Serve Tofu Bhurji hot with toasted sourdough bread or roti.
- Enjoy your delicious and nutritious vegan Tofu Bhurji!
Raj says
The twist in the tale is interesting and I am definitely going to try this one, Thanks for the recipe Anjali!
Beextravegant says
Awesome! Let me know how it goes!
Medha Reddy says
I Think This Is The Best Vegan Cooking Channel So Far..
We the Indians especially South Indians feel EXTRAvegant Proud to have a Thalaivar Girl like you🥻
How can I forget to say about your subtle and beautiful talks that gets me scrolling throughout..
Lots Of Love Anjali❤️
Keep Eating and Keep Growing To Reach Heights🧿
Beextravegant says
Thank you so much, Medha! You made my day!!
Nagashriya Aerasala says
Just had this Tofu Bhurji for breakfast and I absolutely loved it!! Such a good and almost nostalgic taste, great nutrition and quick and easy to make!! THANK YOU
Beextravegant says
That’s amazing, Nagashriya!! I’m so glad you enjoyed the tofu Bhurji as much as I did :’)
Thank you for leaving such a sweet review!
Shubhi says
Such a yummy twist on paneer or egg burji. It also makes for a super high protein dish. I ate it with roti and didn’t add any heavy cream and it was great
Beextravegant says
Nice! I’m so glad you made it the way you preferred! Yes, it’s amazing with roti 😀
Emily says
I left out the cream, chili, and bell pepper (none on hand) and added a good squeeze of lemon juice, and it came out so good! I’m always looking for new ways to season scrambled tofu and I have a feeling I’ll be coming back to this recipe again 🙂
Beextravegant says
Awesome! Recipes are always a guide, a tool and not meant to be followed to the T! I’m glad you made it work for you with the ingredients you had at hand. I’m so happy 😀
Pranavi says
We made it – it’s delicious!! And your Tiktok is such an inspiration and so much fun to watch 🙂 thank you for your energy and sharing South Indian culture
Beextravegant says
Thank you so much Pranavi, for the lovely review! With your support I can keep doing what I’m doing ❤️
Vasu says
Tofu/ Paneer Bhurji with Avocado toppings is such a simple yet a Beautiful Recipe taught by Anjali ! I am glad to have subscribed to her page & channel that motivates me to make my daily food a little more interesting & happier every day ! Thank u Anjali 🎉
Beextravegant says
Vasu, you made my day with this lovely review!! Thank you smooch for appreciating my work!!! I hope you keep trying my recipes and keep enjoying them 😀
Harper Biel says
Was delicious!! Made with paneer instead of tofu and left out milk. Will definitely be making this on repeat!!!
Beextravegant says
Hi! So glad to hear that you liked the recipe and will be making it often 😍😍
Pooja says
Ohh my godd,I don’t think I have ever enjoyed tofu the way I did today.The recipe was amazing Anjali,thank you so very much.
Beextravegant says
Hi Pooja! I’m SO happy to know that you enjoyed tofu so much because of this recipe (it’s one of my fav!)! Thank you for trying the recipe❤️