Description
Palak Tofu Bhurji is a healthy, protein-packed, Indian-style scramble made with crumbled tofu and fresh spinach (palak). It’s a delicious vegan alternative to the classic Paneer Bhurji perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a light dinner. Spiced with Indian masalas and loaded with fiber, vitamins, and plant protein.
Ingredients
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Tofu – 200g (firm, crumbled)
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Spinach (Palak) – 1 cup, finely chopped
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Onion – 1 medium, finely chopped
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Tomato – 1 medium, finely chopped
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Green chili – 1, finely chopped (optional)
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Ginger-garlic paste – 1 teaspoon
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Turmeric powder – ¼ teaspoon
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Red chili powder – ½ teaspoon
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Coriander powder – 1 teaspoon
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Garam masala – ½ teaspoon
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Cumin seeds – ½ teaspoon
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Oil – 1 tablespoon (preferably cold-pressed)
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Salt – to taste
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Fresh coriander leaves – for garnish
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Lemon juice – ½ tablespoon (optional)
Instructions
- Pat the tofu dry with a tissue and crumble it using your hands or a fork.
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Heat oil in a pan. Add cumin seeds. Once they splutter, add chopped onions. Sauté until translucent.
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Add ginger-garlic paste and green chilies. Cook for 30 seconds. Add chopped tomatoes, turmeric, red chili powder, and coriander powder. Cook until tomatoes soften.
- Toss in the finely chopped spinach. Cook for 2–3 minutes until it wilts.
- Add crumbled tofu. Mix well. Cook on medium flame for 4–5 minutes until tofu absorbs the flavors. Sprinkle garam masala and mix.
- Adjust salt. Garnish with coriander leaves and a squeeze of lemon juice.
- Enjoy hot with roti, bread, or as a high-protein wrap filling!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: ~190 kcal
- Fat: ~11 g
- Carbohydrates: ~10 g
- Fiber: ~3 g
- Protein: ~14 g
