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Tofu Bhurji
🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Tofu Bhurji

🇮🇳 Indian

Tofu bhurji, scrambled and spiced like its paneer ancestor. Soft paneer, rich masala — the vegetarian crown jewel. Plate with buttered rotis and sliced onions.

Prep 20 min Cook 28 min Serves 2 Medium

Ingredients

  • Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
  • Garam Masala1/2 tsp
  • Butter2 tbsp
  • Saltto taste
  • Onion2, finely sliced
  • Tomato3, chopped
  • Green Chili2
  • Turmeric Powder1/2 tsp
  • Tofu250 g, cubed
  • Red Chili Powder1 tsp

Optional extras

  • Heavy Cream2 tbsp
  • Kasuri Methi1 tsp
  • Fresh Cilantro2 tbsp, chopped

Instructions

  1. 1

    Slice the paneer thick enough to stay proud in the gravy; warm-soak and drain.

  2. 2

    Brown the onions in butter, add the paste, and cook till the kitchen smells sweet and nutty.

  3. 3

    Tip in the tomato with the spices and bhunao till glossy, thick and clearly done.

  4. 4

    Stir in the onion, lower the heat, and slide the paneer in with care.

  5. 5

    Rest off the heat, finish with the tomato, and serve while it's glossy.

Chef's tip

A final squeeze of lemon or lime right before serving wakes up every other flavour.

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Watch how it's made

Video: Tofu Bhurji | Masaledaar Tofu Bhurji | Indian Style Scrambled Tofu | Vegan Tofu Bhurji Recipe · on YouTube