YOUR SOLIN GENERATED RECIPE
Creamy Coconut Red Lentil Dal
A fragrant, comforting dal featuring hearty red lentils simmered to perfection with silky tofu, tender chickpeas, and a splash of light coconut milk. Enhanced with aromatic spices, garlic, ginger, and tomatoes, this dish offers a creamy, satisfying bowl that's both nourishing and delightfully flavorful.
INGREDIENTS
1/2 cup dry Red Lentils (approx 92g)
150g Firm Tofu
1/4 cup cooked Chickpeas (approx 40g)
1/4 cup Light Coconut Milk
1/2 medium Onion, chopped
2 cloves Garlic, minced
1 tsp Fresh Ginger, grated
1/2 cup Diced Tomatoes
1 cup Vegetable Broth
1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder
1/2 tsp Cumin Powder
1/2 tsp Coriander Powder
Salt and Pepper to taste
PREPARATION
Rinse the red lentils thoroughly under cold water and set aside.
Press the tofu lightly to remove excess moisture, then cut it into small cubes.
Heat a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add a small splash of water or broth (instead of oil) to sauté the chopped onions until soft and translucent.
Add minced garlic and grated ginger to the onions and sauté briefly until aromatic.
Stir in the turmeric, cumin, and coriander powders. Toast the spices for about 30 seconds to enhance their flavor.
Add the red lentils, diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, and light coconut milk to the saucepan. Stir to combine.
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and let it cook for about 15 minutes, or until the lentils are tender. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
In the last 5 minutes of cooking, gently add in the cubed tofu and cooked chickpeas, allowing them to heat through and absorb some of the flavors.
Season with salt and pepper to taste. Adjust any spices as needed.
Serve the dal hot, garnished with fresh herbs if available. Enjoy the comforting, creamy flavors!