I use a lot of tofu in my cooking, it is a versatile ingredient. It is high in protein and calcium and well known for its ability to absorb new flavors through spices and marinades. I was inspired to make this dish from another food blog that i follow. the dish has the same texture as Egg bhurji, but has less calories and fat in it.
Ingredients:
- Approx. 3 cups Extra Firm tofu, grated
- 1 red onion finely chopped
- 1 cup Bell peppers (red,yellow and green mix for color) finely chopped
- 1 tomato finely diced
- 1/2 cup peas
- 1/4 cup tomato puree
- 2-3 green chillies to taste finely chopped
- 1tsp garam masala
- 1/4 tsp cumin seeds
- 1/4 tsp turmeric
- 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
- 1 tsp coriander-cumin powder
- 1 tsp Paprika
- 1-2 tsp tandoori masala (acc to taste)
- 1/2 tsp of each cinnamon n clove powder
- salt to taste
- few sprigs of cilantro for garnish
Method:
- Place the grated tofu in a bowl. Make sure there is no water in them.
- Add the spices (garam masala + turmeric + ginger garlic paste + coriander-cumin powder, paprika, tandoori masala) along with sliced chilli, 1/2 tbsp of Olive oil/vegetable oil and cilantro. Use your hands to toss them together until blended. Set aside covered for about 15-20 min.
- In a skillet, add a little oil clove n cinnamon powder along with onions with little salt. Add cumin seeds – let it cook for another 1 min.,
- Add the bell peppers, carrots and tomato and cook for another 2 min until they get soft.
- Add the Puree and cook until the raw smell of the puree goes away . Add the Tofu and stir for 2-3 minutes.
- Add the peas and cook for another 5 minutes.
- Serve warm garnished with cilantro.
