Breakfast · North Indian

Masala tofu bhurji

Name: Masala tofu bhurji
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: North Indian
Ingredients: 300 g firm tofu, crumbled; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 2 tomatoes, finely chopped; 1 green chilli, chopped; 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste; 1/2 tsp turmeric, 1 tsp red chilli powder, 1 tsp garam masala; 1/4 tsp kala namak (adds an egg-y note); 2 tbsp oil; Fresh coriander to garnish; Roti or pav to serve

The vegan version of Sunday morning paneer bhurji - protein-packed, punchy with spice, ready in 15 minutes.

15 min Serves 2Contains: soy

Method

1
Heat oil in a kadai. Fry onion until golden, then add chilli and ginger-garlic paste. Cook 30 seconds.
2
Add tomato and cook until it breaks down - about 4 minutes.
3
Stir in dry spices and salt. Cook another minute.
4
Add crumbled tofu. Stir well to coat. Cook 5 minutes until liquid dries and tofu takes on colour.
5
Finish with kala namak and coriander. Serve with roti or stuffed into pav.

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