An easy plant-based ‘Fakeaway’ idea made with healthier ingredients – these curry spice tofu burgers are delicious & a great source of protein!
I’m a huge fan of tofu – it’s a great plant-based source of protein + calcium, both of which can be lacking in many plant-based meals.
It’s also such a versatile ingredient, one that I’m always trying new ways to be creative with. I love coming up with fun, exciting/tasty ways to include it into healthy meals. Due to its high protein levels, it’s also an easy way to increase the protein content of a disg without adding processed fake meats.
I made these tofu patties a while ago and they were a huge hit, so I decided to make something similar, but in burger form.
Tofu has a reputation for being bland, but you can easily bring it to life. By using things like garlic, ginger, spices, nigella seeds, tomato puree and fresh coriander to pack in the flavour. I’m using Indian inspired flavours like garam masala, curry powder, nigella seeds and chilli to put an Asian spin on them. Great paired with some homemade Raita & mango chilli chutney.
I usually eat two of these tofu burgers with a side of roasted vegetables & a dip like hummus or guacamole. Each burger offers 11g of protein, so eating two gives me 22g protein, which is the perfect amount for a meal.
I also love making these curry spiced tofu burgers when I’m craving a takeaway on a Friday night, but want something healthier. Try them next time you’re looking for an easy speedy Fakeaway idea!
What you need to make these curry spiced tofu burgers:
Firm tofu – I like to use Tofoo as you don’t need to press it, which saves time. If you’re using other tofu brands, you may need to press it for 30 minutes. Make sure you read the preparation instructions on the back of the pack.
Onion & garlic – Onions & garlic are the backbone for most dishes, especially Indian cooking. They both add depth, richness, but also character to dishes.
Ginger – another staple in Indian cooking. It adds a fragrant zest to savoury dishes and compliments the spices so well in this recipe.
Spices – I’m using garam masala, curry powder, paprika and chilli to add lots of aromatic flavours as well as heat.
Flour – this will help give the burger more body and make them hold better when cooking.
Why you need to make these curry spice tofu burgers:
- They’re made using healthier ingredients
- Easy to make
- High in protein
- Vegan
- Dairy-free
- Nut-free
- Egg-free
- Can be made gluten-free
- Tasty + packed with flavour!
Curry Spice Tofu Burger
Ingredients
- 280g firm tofu*
- 1/4 red onion
- 2 garlic cloves grated
- 2 tsp grated fresh ginger
- 1 tsp garam masala
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1.5 tsp curry powder
- 1/2 tsp chilli powder
- 1/2 tsp nigella seeds
- 2 tbsp tomato puree
- 2 tbsp Fresh coriander
- 4 tbsp plain flour**
- 1 tbsp oil for frying
To serve
- 2 tbsp Geeta’s Mango & Chilli Chutney
- Tomato slices
- 4 burger buns
- 2-4 tbsp Raita (recipe below)
Instructions
- Blend up the tofu in the food process or until you have a texture that resembles ground meat.
- Transfer the ground tofu into a large bowl, then mix in the onions, garlic, ginger, spices, nigella seed, tomato puree and season with salt & pepper.
- Fold in the chopped coriander and flour and shape into 4 burger patties.
- Heat 1 tbsp oil in a frying pan over a low/medium heat. Cook the patties for 3-4 minutes, then flip and continue cooking for another 2-3 minutes until browned and heated through.
- To assemble the burgers – spread some of the raita dip on the bottom half of the burger buns, then top with the tofu burgers, tomato slices and mango & chilli chutney.
Notes
Nutrition
Here’s how to make the simple Raita recipe:
Simple Raita Recipe
Ingredients
- 100g Greek style yoghurt
- 1 small garlic clove
- 2 tbsp chopped cucumber
- 2 tbsp chopped mint
- A squeeze of lemon juice
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Mix everything together in a bowl.
- Store in the fridge for up to 3 days.
These tasted great but didn’t hold together at all 🙁