Mumbai-Style Spiced Tofu Scramble

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-13 · Updated 2026-04-13

A vibrant vegetarian dish featuring crumbled tofu simmered with aromatic spices and fresh vegetables, evoking the bold flavors of Mumbai street food. This indian-inspired vegetarian (vegetarian) ready in about 30 minutes pairs Firm tofu, medium Onion, Green bell pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 14 oz Firm tofu
• 1 medium Onion
• 1 Green bell pepper
• 1 Tomato
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 1 inch Ginger
• 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
• 1/2 tsp Cumin seeds
• 1 tsp Coriander powder
• 1/4 tsp Chili powder
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• 2 tbsp Fresh cilantro
• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• 1 tbsp Lemon juice

Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1/2 tsp cumin seeds and cook until they sizzle for 10 seconds.
2. Step 2: Add 1 medium finely diced onion and 1 inch grated ginger, cooking for 3 minutes until translucent.
3. Step 3: Stir in 2 minced garlic cloves, 1/2 tsp turmeric, 1 tsp coriander powder, and 1/4 tsp chili powder, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Step 4: Add 14 oz pressed and crumbled tofu, 1 diced tomato, and 1 thinly sliced green bell pepper, stirring to combine. Cook for 8 minutes until vegetables are tender.
5. Step 5: Stir in 1/2 tsp salt, 2 tbsp chopped cilantro, and 1 tbsp lemon juice. Cook for 2 more minutes until flavors meld.
6. Step 6: Serve hot over cooked rice or with naan bread.