RED LENTIL AND TOFU CURRY

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Categories     Quick & Easy     Low Cal     Tofu     Lentil     Summer     Vegan     Gourmet

Yield Serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 small onion
1 garlic clove
a 1/2-inch piece fresh gingerroot
1/2 cup red lentils
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 1/2 cups water
1/2 pound firm tofu
1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
1/2 teaspoon garam masala or curry powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
a generous pinch cayenne
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro sprigs
Accompaniment: cooked rice

Steps:

  • Thinly slice onion and mince garlic. Peel gingerroot and mince. In a sieve rinse lentils and drain. In a 2-quart heavy saucepan cook onion and garlic in 1 tablespoon oil over moderate heat, stirring, until golden. Add gingerroot and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add lentils and water and gently boil, uncovered, until lentils fall apart, about 20 minutes.
  • While lentils are boiling, rinse tofu and trim ends. Cut tofu into 1/2-inch cubes and gently press between paper towels to remove excess moisture.
  • In a small heavy skillet heat remaining tablespoon oil over moderate heat until hot but not smoking and cook cumin seeds, stirring, until a shade darker, about 1 minute. Add garam masala, salt, and cayenne and cook, stirring, until fragrant, 15 to 30 seconds. Stir hot spice oil into lentils and gently stir in tofu cubes. Let curry stand, covered, 5 minutes to allow flavors to develop. Stir in cilantro and salt to taste.
  • Serve curry over rice.

Mariam Atrouni
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I can't wait to try this curry! It looks delicious.


Manuel Nemai
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This curry is a great way to get your daily dose of protein.


Thobeka Mnisi
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I'm not a vegan, but I still loved this curry. It's so flavorful and satisfying.


Teresa Plata
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This curry is a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


Rafidul lslam
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I'm definitely going to be making this curry again. It's a new favorite!


Caelee
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This curry is the perfect comfort food. It's warm, hearty, and filling.


Roderick Roberts
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I love the vibrant color of this curry. It's so inviting!


Zohiab Khan
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This curry was so easy to make. I had it on the table in less than 30 minutes.


Oteng Seth
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I'm a big fan of spicy food, so I added a little extra chili powder to this recipe. It turned out perfectly!


Cool Weather
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This curry is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the sweet potatoes and carrots.


Jaggujani 091
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I'm always looking for new vegan recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. It's healthy, delicious, and easy to make.


Kadiir Tamam
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This curry is a great make-ahead meal. I made it on Sunday and then reheated it throughout the week for lunch.


Chaudhary
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I love that this recipe is so versatile. I was able to use the ingredients I had on hand, and it still turned out delicious.


Prince Daniyal
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This curry is a great way to use up leftover lentils. I had some cooked lentils in my fridge, and this recipe was the perfect way to use them up.


Tamo Gioo
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I'm not a huge fan of tofu, but this recipe changed my mind. The tofu was so flavorful and absorbed the curry sauce perfectly.


Aaron Conn II
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I tried this recipe last night and it turned out amazing! My family loved it, and they're already asking me to make it again next week.


Mahlatsi Spumelolo
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This red lentil and tofu curry was an absolute delight! The flavors were incredibly rich and complex, with a perfect balance of spices. The tofu was cooked to perfection, and the lentils were tender and flavorful.