Tofu Bhurji (Indian Breakfast Scramble) is a Breakfast Tofu Scramble Indian Style that is easy, delicious, healthy, and protein-rich. It is made by sauteing onion, tomatoes, peas, bell peppers, and tofu with Indian spices. It is keto-friendly, nut-free, and gluten-free.
This Tofu Bhurji is a popular breakfast option at my home. It goes great over toasted bread or buns. Sometimes I also use it as stuffing in the breakfast burrito. You eat it as it is, as it is full of flavors. Or add some sauces like hot sauce, dill dressing, etc., to make it more amazing.
You can also try my Vegan Shakshuka Recipe made with chickpeas and pair it with homemade bread or roasted potatoes.
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⭐WHAT IS BHURJI?
Bhurji is nothing but a scramble. Hence, tofu bhurji means tofu scramble or scrambled tofu. This Indian recipe of scrambled tofu is made using Indian spices, and it is healthy & protein-rich.
This is a one-pot meal that that be made in under 15 minutes, so it is a perfect breakfast option. It is made by sauteing onion, tomatoes, bell peppers, and peas with Tofu in Indian flavors.
Making bhurji is so easy. And you can make the bhurji using different ingredients like paneer or eggs. You can also make bhurji more flavorful by adding sauces of your choice like hot sauce, dill dressing, etc.
🥘INGREDIENTS
- TOFU: You can use any tofu for the recipe. You can use firm tofu, extra firm, or silken tofu. I feel like silken tofu works best as it gives a soft & creamy texture.
- OIL: You can use any oil of your choice, like olive oil, coconut oil, sesame oil, etc.
- VEGGIES: I have used onion, tomatoes, bell peppers, and peas in the recipe. Onions and tomatoes are used to make the base of any Indian recipe.
- CUMIN SEEDS: Cumin Seeds work best in Indian recipes.
- SPICES: Basic Indian spices are added to the tofu bhurji like turmeric powder, coriander powder, garam masala powder, mango powder, and red chili powder.
- GARNISH: You can garnish with cilantro, green chili, or julienned ginger.
- ADD-ONS: You can also add lemon juice.
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🔪HOW TO MAKE TOFU BHURJI
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Add oil to the skillet. When oil is hot, add cumin seeds. When cumin seeds start to splutter, add chopped onions and saute for 2-3 minutes or until they change color.
Next, add tomatoes and cook until they turn soft & mushy. Then add bell peppers and peas and cook for 1-2 minutes.
Add spices, including turmeric powder, coriander powder, garam masala powder, amchur powder, and red chili powder, and saute for 1 minute.
Lastly, add crumbled tofu and cook for 2-3 minutes until well combined. Garnish with cilantro leaves and serve hot!
📖SUBSTITUTIONS
- Spinach- You can also add spinach along with other veggies.
- Chickpeas- You can also add mashed chickpeas to make chickpea bhurji.
- Paneer- Though the recipe won't be vegan, adding paneer instead of tofu will taste even better.
📖VARIATIONS
- Saucy- add hot sauce and gochujang sauce instead of spices to make the tofu scramble more delicious.
- Spicy- add more red chili powder, Kashmiri Powder, or green chilis to make it spicy.
STORAGE
You can store it in the refrigerator for 3-5 days in an air-tight container. Or you can also freeze them. Freeze the tofu bhurji in a freezer-safe container or bags like ziptops. Freeze the burji in the freezer for 1-2 months.
💭TOP TIPS
- You can press the tofu to remove excess water before adding it to the skillet.
- You can make fresh onion-tomato masala, or you can also use a frozen one too.
- Add peas and bell pepper to more crunch. You can also add spinach too in the recipe.
- Add spices, or you can also add sauces of your choice, like hot sauce, etc., as per your liking.
- You can add some lemon juice for some tangy flavor.
FAQs
You can serve this Tofu Bhurji over toasted bread or on a bun. You can also use it as stuffing in breakfast burritos, coleslaw, and sauces of your choice.
Basically, you can use any tofu to make this delicious tofu bhuji. You can use firm tofu, extra firm, or even silken tofu. I feel like silken tofu works best as it is extremely soft and gives a nice texture to the recipe.
You can use any vegetable you like. Usually, tofu bhurji or any bhurji is made with just tomatoes and onions. But I have made this tofu bhurji with bell pepper, onion, tomatoes, and peas. You can also add some spinach too if you like.
If you can, press the tofu in the tofu press for 10-15 minutes to remove excess moisture from the tofu. But if you don't have time, you can make it without it. You just need to cook a little longer.
Yes, it is healthy. You can make it healthier by adding less oil or fat.
HEALTHY BREAKFAST RECIPES
- 5 BREAKFAST TOAST IDEAS
- BAKED OATS
- CHICKPEA HASH
- VEGAN SHAKSHUKA
- MISAL PAV
- SABUDANA KHICHDI
- FRIED IDLI
- RAVA IDLI
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📖 RECIPE CARD
TOFU BHURJI (HEALTHY BREAKFAST SCRAMBLE)
Equipment
Ingredients
- 14 oz Tofu Firm Tofu, Extra Firm Tofu, or Silken Tofu
- 1 small Onion chopped
- 1.5 cups Cherry Tomatoes sliced
- ½ large Bell Pepper chopped
- 1 cup Peas
- ¼ cup Cilantro for garnish
Spices
- 1 teaspoon Cumin Seeds
- 1 teaspoon Garam Masala Powder
- ½ teaspoon Coriander Powder
- ½ teaspoon Mango/Amchur Powder
- ½ - 1 teaspoon Turmeric Powder
- Red Chili Powder as per taste
- Salt
Instructions
- Add oil in the skillet. When oil is hot, add cumin seeds. When cumin seeds start to splutter, add chopped onions and saute for 2-3 minutes or until they start to change the color.
- Next, add tomatoes and cook until they turn soft & mushy. Then add bell peppers, and peas and cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Add spices, including turmeric powder, coriander powder, garam masala powder, amchur powder, and red chili powder, and saute for 1 minute.
- Lastly, add crumbled tofu and cook for 2-3 minutes until well combined. Garnish with cilantro leaves and serve hot!
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Notes
You can store it in the refrigerator for 3-5 days in an air-tight container. Or you can also freeze them. Freeze the tofu bhurji in a freezer-safe container or bags like ziptops. Freeze the burji in the freezer for 1-2 months. TIPS
- You can press the tofu to remove excess water before adding it to the skillet.
- You can make fresh onion-tomato masala, or you can also use a frozen one too.
- Add peas and bell pepper to more crunch. You can also add spinach too in the recipe.
- Add spices, or you can also add sauces of your choice, like hot sauce, etc., as per your liking.
- You can add some lemon juice for some tangy flavor.
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