oconut Curry with Red Lentils, Tofu, Spinach and Basmati Rice

Name: oconut Curry with Red Lentils, Tofu, Spinach and Basmati Rice
Cook time: 45 min
Yield: 4 meals
Ingredients: water; basmati rice; 1 tsp salt; dried red lentils; onion; garlic clove; baby spinach; oil; salt; pinch black pepper; cumin; tomato purée; curry paste; coconut milk; diced tomatoes; sugar; tofu

Try this delicious recipe full of plant-based protein that will warm and satisfy you. Creamy coconut curry with red lentils, spinach, and crispy tofu is the perfect combination of flavours. It is served with fragrant basmati rice and offers a perfect balance of exotic taste and lightness on one plate.

45 min

Vegan Gluten-free Dairy-free

Rice:: 6 dlwater; 1 pkgbasmati rice; 1 tsp salt
Curry:: 2 pkgdried red lentils; 1 onion; 3 garlic clove; 1 pkgbaby spinach; 2 tbspoil; 1.5 tspsalt; pinch black pepper; 1 pkgcumin; 1 pkgtomato purée; 1 pkgcurry paste; 1 pkgcoconut milk; 6 dlwater; 1 pkgdiced tomatoes; 1 tbspsugar; 1 pkgtofu

1
Pour water into a pot and bring it to a boil. Rinse the rice in a sieve under cold water. Once the water starts boiling, add salt, pour in the rice, and reduce the heat to low. Cook for 11–12 minutes.
2
Rinse the lentils in a sieve under cold water and let them drain.
3
Peel and finely chop the onion and garlic. Wash the spinach under cold water in a sieve and let it drain.
4
Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Add the onion and garlic and sauté for 3–4 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, sugar, cumin, and tomato paste. Continue sautéing for another 3–4 minutes.
5
Add the curry paste and briefly fry it until fragrant.
6
Add the lentils and coconut milk. Pour in water and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 20–25 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add more water if needed and season with salt and sugar.
7
Cut the tofu in half lengthwise and pat dry with a paper towel to remove excess liquid. Cut the tofu into cubes.
8
Heat oil in a pan and fry the tofu on all sides until golden brown.
9
Add the spinach and tofu to the finished curry and cook for 1–2 minutes to heat through and blend the flavors.
10
Serve the curry on plates and enjoy it with rice. Enjoy your meal.

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oconut Curry with Red Lentils, Tofu, Spinach and Basmati Rice

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