Curried scrambled Tofu | Tofu scramble

Curried scrambled Tofu is a great alternative to dairy based paneer bhurji and egg bhurji.It is vegan and gluten free and a great way to eat tofu. It is also an excellent source of protein and has vareiety of health benefits.Nowadays, you can get tofu easily at the supermarket. Hence, it makes up for a low carb easy dinner or lunch and is ready in 10 minute cook time.Use a firm tofu for this recipe and save money instead of eating out on a late evening.

There are many recipes you can make using a block of tofu. Whether its tofu vindaloo, pho or tofu ramen. Tofu masala curry or crispy satay tofu. Air fryer sticky tofu or eggless mayo. Chipotle tofu bowl has a fan following of its own while tofu nuggets is an easy option to those who miss their chicken nuggets. Tofu manchurian is a great alternative to chili paneer. Vegan tofu hot dogs can even make Mickey mouse wonder while tofu pulao makes up for paneer in an Indian pulao recipe.

Top tip: tofu bhurji gets its eggy flavor from kala namak or black salt. You can serve it as breakfast burritos as above.

Benefits of tofu scrambl

• Soy milk bean tofu is low calorie and excellent source of calcium.
• It provides around 40 % of daily calcium needs and also has 40% of Iron.
• It is the one of the best resource of plant-based protein.
• Tofu also has zero cholesterol.

Key Ingredients

• tofu ( I prefer firm tofu, you can use silken, but it will just take more time to cook)
• bell peppers - Use a mix of red and green bell peppers
• onion - Use white or red onions
• garlic cloves - chopped, you can use a paste as well
• Oil - use any vegetable oil
• Spice mix
• Curry powder (you can use just the curry powder or use turmeric with garam masala powder)
• red chili powder optional
• cumin powder
• Black salt as per taste (this is the most important ingredient)
• Dash of lemon optional

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Instructions for tofu scramble

Heat oil in a pan and add onions,crushed ginger and garlic to it. Saute for 2-3 minutes till the onions turn pink.

Add the sliced bell peppers to it and salt mix well. Let it cook for 2-3 minutes.

Add grated tofu with curry powder along with cumin powder and black salt/sea salt

Cook for 5 minute on low flame, Add soya sauce and continue to cook for 5-7 minutes.turn off the heat and garnish with fresh coriander and lemon juice.

Serve hot with taco/ roti / toast.

Substitutions & Variations

If you do not have firm tofu, you can use silky tofu to make an Indian style vegan scramble.

You may add various vegetables in this recipe like shiitake mushrooms, yellow & red peppers, onions, peas, tomatoes to make a delicious tofu scramble. You can add different spices like garam masala powder,coriander powder, cumin powder.

Storage

You can store leftovers upto 4-5 days in an air-tight container in the refrigerator. You can also freeze this recipe however you may lose the fluffiness due to water content later. Always reheat your leftovers before you consume.

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Curried scrambled tofu recipe

Curried tofu scramble is an easy breakfast recipe which helps you achieve your daily protein and also aid in weight loss with its good fiber.

Prep Time5 minutes mins

Cook Time10 minutes mins

Total Time15 minutes mins

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Asian

Keyword: curried tofu scramble, scrambled tofu

Author: bhavana bhatia

Equipment

• pan
• Food processor

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoon oil
• 1 medium onion chopped
• 2-3 cloves garlic crushed
• 1 small ginger finely chopped
• 200 grams tofu firm tofu gives better results
• 1 medium red bell pepper chopped

Spice mix

• ½ teaspoon curry powder
• ½ teaspoon red chilli powder as per taste
• ½ teaspoon cumin powder optional
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• Black salt as per taste (you may use normal salt but black salt works best for eggy flavor.)
• coriander for garnish
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice for garnish

Instructions

• In a pan, heat oil and then add onions, ginger, and garlic. Cook the onions until they turn pink, usually about 2-3 minutes.
• Combine the sliced bell peppers with salt and mix thoroughly. Allow it to cook for a duration of 2-3 minutes.
• Combine grated tofu, curry powder, cumin powder, and black salt/sea salt. Cook on low flame for 5-7 minutes. Add soya sauce and cook for another 5-7 minutes. Garnish with fresh coriander and lemon juice.
• Enjoy it hot with a taco, wrap, or flatbread.

Conclusion: If you miss egg scramble and paneer bhurji as a vegan, curry tofu scramble recipe will definitely change your mind. curry spices transform bland tofu block into one of the quickest and tantalizing vegan recipes.