Scrambled Tofu

This is the best and easy way to make Scrambled Tofu, a purely vegetarian/vegan dish. Tofu scramble is a popular quick and easy scrambled egg substitute for vegetarians and vegans. One can serve this dish for breakfast or brunch with thinly sliced roasted potatoes or homemade cheese biscuits or toast. 1/2 C. of chopped onion can be sautéed with crushed garlic if you prefer onion flavor in your scramble.

Ingredients:
16 to 18 OZ fresh firm tofu (rinsed and crumbled)

1/2 t. chili powder  

1/4 t. turmeric powder

4 T. lemon juice (adjust to your taste)

1 1/2 t. cumin seeds

1-2 cloves garlic crushed

1 1/2 t. salt (adjust to your taste)

1 T. oil

Note: T.=Tablespoon, t.=teaspoon

Method:

Add the oil to a heavy non-stick skillet and swish  it around to coat it evenly. Heat the skillet over medium-high for a min. Add cumin seeds to the skillet. Fry briefly until seeds crackle (1 minute). Add the turmeric powder and crushed garlic and stir. Then add the crumbled tofu; sprinkle the chili powder over the tofu and stir well to distribute the spices evenly. Next dissolve the salt in the lemon juice and pour over the tofu. Scramble until the liquids are evaporated and the tofu gets cooked in medium to medium-high (about 3-4 minutes) stirring often. Taste and adjust the salt and lemon juice according to your preference (since tofu by itself is bland, need to adjust the salt and lemon juice). Above recipe will serve for 3 to 4 with roasted potatoes for breakfast or brunch.