Who needs eggs when you can actually pleasure your palate with egg-like flavors with spiced tofu scramble? The secret to this wonderful vegan ‘egg’ scramble lies in the use of black salt which blends with tofu to replicate the actual flavor of egg. A dash of spices add a hint of golden hue to the tofu scramble and make it taste exotic at the same time. Feel free to sandwich this scramble between bread slices or throw in your favorite veggies for a heartier meal.
Spicy Masala Tofu Scramble
Skill Scale: Easy
Serving: 3-4
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Serving: 3-4
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Ingredients
- extra-firm tofu - 14 oz package, (squeezed and crumbled)
- oil - 1 tsp
- red onion - 1/2, chopped
- ginger root - 1/2 in. piece, (grated or minced)
- Serrano peppers - 1 -2, (depending on you)
- turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp
- red pepper - 1/4 tsp - optional
- salt - 1/2 tsp
- black salt - 1/2 tsp
- cilantro - fresh, minced
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a pan.
- Add onion, Serrano peppers, ginger, and turmeric.
- Cook for a few minutes.
- Add the tofu.
- Mix well.
- Add salt, black salt and red powder. Mix well.
- Add cilantro and mix well.
- Serve with toasted bread or any kind of bread such as chapati/roti/paratha.
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Really nice idea of scramble tofu n specially for vegetarians. Looks like egg bhurji.
Thank you, MummjiKitchen! If you try this recipe, let me know how this turns out for you!
This looks great. I’ve had tofu scramble in a few local cafes but have yet to try making it at home. I’ll have to give your recipe a whirl.
Thanks, Linda! Please let me know how it turns out! Hope you enjoy!
I’ve made this twice in the last three days. Love it! Thanks for sharing.
Hi Jenna, thanks for letting me know! Glad to hear that you loved it! 🙂