Recipes Red Lentil and Tofu Curry | SOSCuisine (2024)

1. Rinse and drain the lentils, then set aside.
2. Finely chop the onion. Mince the garlic and ginger.
3. Heat half of the oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, then sweat 2 min, with stirring,until translucent. Add the ginger and cook, with stirring, 1 min. Add the lentils and water, bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer,uncovered, until the lentils are cooked and fall apart, about 15 min.
4. Rinse the tofu, then cut it into 1 cm cubes. Press the cubes gently between paper towels to remove excess moisture.
5. Heat the remaining oil in a small skillet until hot but not smoking, then stirin the curry powder and cayenne.Cook 30 seconds with stirring, then add the spiced oil to the lentils. Gently add the tofu cubes and season with salt. Cook 2 min, then remove the pan from the heat, cover and let stand 5 min to allow the flavours to develop.
6. Sprinkle with fresh cilantro leaves and serve.

Diet-related health claims :

Heart-healthy

Excellent source of :

Copper, Folacin, Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Niacin, Selenium, Vitamin E, Vitamin K, Zinc

Good source of :

Calcium, Fibre, Pantothenic Acid, Phosphorus, Potassium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6

Source of :

Omega-3, Vitamin B2

Low :

Saturated Fat

Free :

Added Sugar, Cholesterol

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