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Vegan Akuri recipe served on a plate, by Pekin the Chef

Jun 09 2026

Restaurants›Dishoom Edinburgh›Vegan Akuri Recipe

Vegan Akuri Recipe

Inspired by Dishoom Edinburgh

Time1h

Serves4

A vegan version of the Irani café special. Spiced scrambled tofu piled up richly alongside plump, home-made vegan buns and grilled tomato.

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Ingredients

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For the Spiced Tofu Scramble

14 1/8 oz (400 grams) Firm tofu

1 tsp turmeric powder

1 tsp Cumin powder

1 tsp Red chili powder

2 cloves Garlic, minced

1 medium Onion, chopped

1 medium Green bell pepper, chopped

to taste Celtic sea salt

to taste black pepper

2 tbs olive oil

2 tbs Fresh cilantro, chopped

For the Vegan Buns

2 cups 00 bread flour

1 tbs Active dry yeast

1 tbs sugar

1 tsp Celtic sea salt

3 cups Warm water

1 tbs olive oil

For Grilled Tomatoes

2 medium Tomatoes, halved

1 tbs olive oil

to taste Celtic sea salt

Method

To Prepare the Spiced Tofu Scramble

1. Sauté the Vegetables

In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onions, garlic, and green bell pepper. Sauté until onions are translucent.

2. Crumble the Tofu

Crumble the firm tofu into the skillet and mix well with the sautéed vegetables.

3. Add Spices

Stir in turmeric, cumin, red chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.

4. Finish with Cilantro

Remove from heat and stir in fresh cilantro. Set aside.

To Make the Vegan Buns

1. Prepare the Dough

In a bowl, mix warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 10 minutes until frothy. Add flour, salt, and olive oil; knead until smooth.

2. Let the Dough Rise

Cover the dough with a cloth and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.

3. Shape the Buns

Punch down the dough, divide it into equal portions, and shape them into buns. Place on a baking sheet.

4. Bake the Buns

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the buns for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.

To Grill the Tomatoes

1. Prepare the Tomatoes

Drizzle halved tomatoes with olive oil and sprinkle with salt.

2. Grill the Tomatoes

Grill the tomatoes on a grill pan or outdoor grill for about 4-5 minutes on each side until charred.

To Serve

1. Assemble the Dish

Serve the spiced tofu scramble on a plate alongside the freshly baked vegan buns and grilled tomatoes.