Tofu Recipes: 5 Protein-Rich Indian-Spiced Dishes To Try At Home

By Shreya Sarpal

September 18, 2025

Tofu recipes add protein power to Indian meals with bold spices, creamy gravies, and crisp textures. These dishes create flavourful, plant-based options that suit breakfast, dinner, and festive cooking alike.

Tofu Kadai

Tofu cubes stir-fried with capsicum, onions, and kadai masala for a spicy, dhaba-style dish that pairs well with naan.

Tofu Butter Masala

A vegan twist on paneer butter masala tofu in a creamy, buttery tomato gravy with mild spices.

Tofu Matar

Tofu and green peas cooked together in a homestyle onion-tomato masala, giving a hearty, protein-rich curry.

Tofu Pakora

Tofu slices dipped in gram flour batter with spices and deep-fried into crispy fritters – a perfect evening snack.

Tofu Keema

Crumble tofu cooked with onions, ginger, garlic, and peas, spiced like keema – best served with pav or rotis.