Scrambled Tofu

Tofu is an important source of protein in a vegetarian diet of East Asia. Though I am neither a vegetarian nor a tofu lover, I try to include it in our diet due to its nutritional value. I scrambled and sautéed a firm Cajun flavored tofu along with onions and green chilies. I was prepared to settle for just about an edible dish, but to my surprise it turned out into a scrumptious side dish that we all relished with roti and rice. It has the look and feel of scrambled egg, the taste is different yet equally enjoyable.

Ingredients:

1 12oz Firm Tofu (Cajun flavor) drained and scrambled
2 medium onions chopped fine
2 green chilies slit
1 tbsp oil
¼ tsp turmeric
Salt to taste

Tampering:
½ tsp mustard
½ tsp cumin
½ tsp black gram / urad dal (optional)
1 red chili broken
Spring of curry leaves

Heat oil in a pan.

Add mustard, cumin, urad, red chilies and curry leaves. When urad starts to change color add chopped onions and green chilies.

Sauté till the onions start to turn transparent, add turmeric and salt and sauté for another 2 minutes.

Add scrambled tofu and keep stirring on medium heat for about 10 minutes, making sure not to burn it.

When you notice that the raw smell has transformed into a mouth watering aroma, it is time to remove from heat.