YOUR SOLIN GENERATED RECIPE
Creamy Coconut Red Lentil Curry
Enjoy a vibrant and warming bowl of Creamy Coconut Red Lentil Curry. This dish offers an enticing harmony of tender red lentils, hearty chickpeas, and silky tofu simmered in a light coconut milk and spiced tomato sauce, complemented by fresh spinach and aromatic garlic and onions. Each spoonful is a balanced blend of tangy, creamy, and mildly spicy flavors that make for a satisfying and nutritious meal.
INGREDIENTS
150g red lentils
125g cooked chickpeas (1/2 cup)
100g extra-firm tofu
1/2 cup light coconut milk
1/2 cup diced tomatoes (canned)
1 cup fresh spinach
1/4 cup diced yellow onion
2 cloves minced garlic
1 tsp ground turmeric
1 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp red chili flakes
Salt & Pepper to taste
PREPARATION
Rinse the red lentils thoroughly under cold water.
In a medium saucepan, heat a splash of water or a minimal amount of oil over medium heat. Sauté the diced onion until translucent, then add minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute.
Stir in the ground turmeric, ground cumin, and red chili flakes. Toast the spices for about 30 seconds to release their aromas.
Add the rinsed red lentils, diced tomatoes, and light coconut milk to the saucepan. Pour in a small amount of water if needed to achieve a slightly soupy consistency.
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and cook for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the lentils begin to soften.
While the lentils are simmering, cube the extra-firm tofu and gently stir it into the curry along with the cooked chickpeas.
Allow the curry to continue simmering for another 5-7 minutes so all flavors meld together. Adjust consistency with a little water if you prefer a thinner sauce.
Fold in the fresh spinach and let it wilt into the curry. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve hot, enjoying the creamy, hearty, and warmly spiced flavors of the curry.