Red Lentil and Tofu Curry Recipe

Name: Red Lentil and Tofu Curry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 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

Servings: persons

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

1
Thinly slice onion and mince garlic.
2
Peel gingerroot and mince.
3
In a sieve rinse lentils and drain.
4
In a 2-quart heavy saucepan cook onion and garlic in 1 tablespoon oil over moderate heat, stirring, until golden.
5
Add gingerroot and cook, stirring, 1 minute.
6
Add lentils and water and gently boil, uncovered, until lentils fall apart, about 20 minutes.
7
While lentils are boiling, rinse tofu and trim ends.
8
Cut tofu into 1/2-inch cubes and gently press between paper towels to remove excess moisture.
9
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.
10
Add garam masala, salt, and cayenne and cook, stirring, until fragrant, 15 to 30 seconds.
11
Stir hot spice oil into lentils and gently stir in tofu cubes.
12
Let curry stand, covered, 5 minutes to allow flavors to develop.
13
Stir in cilantro and salt to taste.
14
Serve curry over rice.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 small onion, 1 garlic clove, a 1/2-inch piece fresh gingerroot, 1/2 cup red lentils, and more.

Yes, Red Lentil and Tofu Curry falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Red Lentil and Tofu Curry

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