CREAMY SCRAMBLED TOFU RECIPE (Indian Style) - TOFU BHURJI (Vegan Tofu Recipe)

tofu

🥗Healthier: tempeh

💰Cheaper: chickpeas

Chickpeas provide a similar protein source at a lower cost.

oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is a more affordable option for cooking.

Discard the water from the tofu package and rinse the tofu under tap water.

Wrap the tofu in paper towels and place a weight on top for about 15 minutes to remove excess water.

Unwrap the tofu and cut about 1/4th of it into a blender jar.

Soak about 10 unroasted cashew nuts in hot water for about an hour.

Add 1/3rd of a cup of water to the blender jar and blend until smooth to make tofu and cashew cream.

Crumble the remaining tofu into a bowl, ensuring it retains some texture.

In a bowl, mix Kashmiri red chili powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, and garam masala powder with 2 to 3 tablespoons of water to create a spice paste.

Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat and add a drop of oil.

Add chopped green beans and 2 tablespoons of water, cover the pan to steam the beans for a few minutes.

Uncover and sprinkle salt on the beans, cooking until the moisture evaporates.

Transfer the cooked green beans to a bowl.

In the same pan, add more oil, then add cumin seeds and toast them until fragrant, being careful not to burn them.

Add chopped onions and stir on medium-high heat until they start to soften.

Add chopped tomatoes and a sprinkle of salt, stirring until the tomatoes become mushy.

Break a green chili and add it to the pan, warning that it may be mistaken for green beans if not chopped finely.

Add the spice paste to the pan and stir, ensuring the spices do not burn.

Add grated ginger and garlic to the pan, cooking until fragrant, even if added later than intended.

Add a splash of water and salt to the mixture.

Add the crumbled tofu to the pan, along with another splash of water to achieve the desired consistency.

Add the tofu and cashew cream to the pan, rinsing the blender jar with 4 tablespoons of water to incorporate all the cream.

Stir for a few minutes, then cover on low heat for about 3 minutes to allow flavors to meld.

Taste the mixture and add sugar for sweetness if needed.

Add a generous amount of chopped coriander leaves and mix.

Add the cooked green beans at the end to maintain their crunchiness.

Finish with a dash of lemon juice for freshness.

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