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Indian Spiced Tofu Puff Pastry Braid

Indian Spiced Tofu Puff Pastry Braid

Name: Indian Spiced Tofu Puff Pastry Braid
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: American, Indian
Ingredients: Frozen puff pastry 2 sheets; Tofu 16 oz; Green peas ½ cup; Olive oil 1 tbsp; Cumin seeds 1 tsp; Red onion 1; Jalapeño pepper 1; Garlic 1 clove; Fresh ginger 1-inch; Tomatoes 1; Ground coriander 1 tsp; Red chili powder 1 tsp; Turmeric ½ tsp; Salt; Garam masala 1 tsp; Cilantro 3 tbsp; Lemon ½; All-purpose flour; Coconut oil

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55m
Serves 12
Easy
400 °F
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Ingredients

	2 sheets Frozen puff pastry 17.3-oz box, thawed
	For the tofu scramble:
	16 oz Tofu firm
	½ cup Green peas fresh or frozen
	1 tbsp Olive oil
	1 tsp Cumin seeds
	1 Red onion small, finely chopped
	1 Jalapeño pepper green, finely chopped
	1 clove Garlic large, grated or finely chopped
	1-inch Fresh ginger grated or finely chopped
	1 Tomatoes small, chopped
	1 tsp Ground coriander
	1 tsp Red chili powder
	½ tsp Turmeric powder
	Salt to taste
	1 tsp Garam masala powder
	3 tbsp Cilantro finely chopped leaves
	½ Lemon optional
	For rolling the puff pastry sheet:
	All-purpose flour
	For brushing the top, optional:
	Coconut oil use if vegan, or melted butter or beaten egg

Nutritional information

calories

5.9g

fat

7.1g

carbohydrates

4.3g

protein

0mg

cholesterol

40mg

sodium

Cuisine:

Ingredients

2 sheets Frozen puff pastry
17.3-oz box, thawed
For the tofu scramble:
16 oz Tofu
firm
½ cup Green peas
fresh or frozen
1 tbsp Olive oil
1 tsp Cumin seeds
1 Red onion
small, finely chopped
1 Jalapeño pepper
green, finely chopped
1 clove Garlic
large, grated or finely chopped
1-inch Fresh ginger
grated or finely chopped
1 Tomatoes
small, chopped
1 tsp Ground coriander
1 tsp Red chili powder
½ tsp Turmeric
powder
Salt
to taste
1 tsp Garam masala
powder
3 tbsp Cilantro
finely chopped leaves
½ Lemon
optional
For rolling the puff pastry sheet:
All-purpose flour
For brushing the top, optional:
Coconut oil
use if vegan, or melted butter or beaten egg

Indian Spiced Tofu Puff Pastry Braid

This savory Indian Spiced Tofu Puff Pastry Braid looks like it came straight out of a café. Flaky puff pastry dough stuffed with tofu, green peas, and Indian-inspired spices, then baked to golden perfection. Packed with plant-based protein, this puff pastry braid is an easy-to-make appetizer that disappears within minutes. Serve with a side of tomato sauce or ketchup. Simple and delicious.

This recipe is vegan if you skip the egg wash and use the vegan puff pastry. After you’ve completed your tofu puff pastry braid, use a pastry brush to brush a little olive oil over the top and bake! The oil allows for that crisp golden-brown crust. For this recipe, I use one box of frozen puff pastry, which has two sheets. So the recipe yields two tofu puff pastry braids and makes enough to feed a hungry family.

To make the Indian Spiced Tofu Puff Pastry Braid, you will need the following ingredients:

Steps to make Indian Spiced Tofu Puff Pastry Braid

1	Prepare tofu	2
Remove the excess moisture from 16 ounces tofu by pressing in between the paper towel sheets. Remove paper towels and crumble the tofu with your hands to get about 2 to 2 ½ cups.
2	Boil green peas	2
In a saucepan with a little boiling water, boil ½ cup fresh or frozen green peas until lightly cooked. Then drain and set aside.
3	Heat oil and add cumin	1
In a large saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon oil and once it is hot, sprinkle 1 teaspoon cumin seeds and wait for it to sizzle.
4	Add onions, chili, garlic, and ginger	3
Add in 1 finely chopped red onion, 1 finely chopped jalapeño, 1 finely chopped garlic clove, and grated ginger and sauté, stirring occasionally, on medium heat until the onions are soft and lightly brown.
5	Add tomato	2
Add 1 small chopped tomato and cook, stirring often, until slightly soft.
6	Mix in spices	1
Mix in 1 teaspoon coriander, 1 teaspoon red chili powder, and ½ teaspoon turmeric and cook until the oil starts to separate, this indicates the spices are well roasted.
7	Add green peas and tofu	5
Add the cooked green peas and crumbled tofu. Add salt to taste and ½ teaspoon garam masala powder. Stir and cook on medium heat until the spices are well incorporated and most of the liquid has evaporated, about 5-7 minutes.
8	Add cilantro and lemon juice	2
Taste and adjust seasonings if needed. Stir in 3 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro leaves and juice of ½ a lemon if using. Remove from heat and allow to cool completely.
9	Heat oven	5
Preheat the oven to 400 °F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
10	Unfold dough	2
Unfold 1 puff pastry sheet and lay it flat onto the lined baking sheet.
11	Cut dough strips	3
Draw a rectangle into the center of the sheet leaving a 5-inch border on each side and a 1-inch border at the top and bottom of it. Use a pizza cutter or sharp knife to make diagonal cuts about 1 inch apart on both sides of the rectangle. Discard the 4 corners of the dough. Do not slice into the middle section.
12	Assemble	5
Spread half of the tofu mixture evenly over the center of the uncut dough. To braid, fold the top and bottom of the pastry sheet over the tofu mixture. Start at one end, bring one strip at a time across the center, overlapping and alternating. Continue to form a braid. Press lightly to seal any loose puff pastry strips. Repeat with the second puff pastry sheet.
13	Brush	2
If not vegan, brush the top of each puff pastry braid with beaten egg. Alternatively, use a little coconut oil.
14	Bake	25
Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes until the top is golden brown.
15	Serve
Slice and serve.

This savory Indian Spiced Tofu Puff Pastry Braid is really easy to assemble, using purchased puff pastry. Give it a go soon, and don’t forget to tag us @cookmerecipes to show off your latest baking projects.

Nina Cole

Nina dreams of gender equality and for women all over the world to feel empowered and enjoy the same freedom she has. She’s a careful consumer, believing that by being more conscious about the way we live we can make the world a better place! Already a vegetarian, she uses animal products sparingly and tries to produce as little waste as possible. Most of her recipes are vegan as a result!