Ingredients
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1 block (14 oz) extra-firm tofu, crumbled
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1 tbsp vegetable oil
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1 small onion, finely chopped
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1 small tomato, diced
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1/2 bell pepper, diced
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1/2 -inch piece of fresh ginger, minced
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1 tsp ground turmeric
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1 tsp ground cumin
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1/2 tsp ground coriander
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1/2 tsp ground paprika
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1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
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1/4 tsp ground cayenne pepper (adjust to your spice preference)
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1 Salt and black pepper to taste
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1 Fresh cilantro leaves for garnish
Directions
Push the vegetables to one side of the skillet and add the crumbled tofu to the other side.
Sprinkle the ground turmeric, cumin, coriander, paprika, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper over the tofu.
Cook the tofu and spices for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tofu is heated through and coated with the spices.
Combine the tofu with the sautéed vegetables in the skillet. Stir well to evenly distribute the spices.
Season the scramble with salt and black pepper to taste.
Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until everything is heated through.
Garnish the masala tofu scramble with fresh cilantro leaves.
This masala tofu scramble is delicious on its own, but you can also serve it with Indian flatbreads like roti or naan or as a filling for breakfast burritos or tacos. Adjust the cayenne pepper to control the level of spiciness to your liking.
Steps
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Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. |
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Add the chopped onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until it becomes translucent. |
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Stir in the minced garlic and ginger. Cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant. |
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Add the diced tomato and bell pepper to the skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes until they soften. |
