How To Make Indian Tofu Dal Recipe
A classic Indian stew made with lentils and tofu, spiced with aromatic and flavorful spices.
Serves:
Ingredients
- 1 cup Toor dal
- 1 block of firm tofu, cubed
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp ginger, grated
- 1 tomato, chopped
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp garam masala
- Salt to taste
- 2 tbsp of oil
- 4 cups of water
- Cilantro leaves for garnish
Instructions
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Rinse the Toor dal and soak it in water for 20 minutes.
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In a pressure cooker, heat oil and add in cumin seeds.
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Once cumin seeds splutter, add in onions and sauté until translucent.
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Add ginger and garlic, sauté until fragrant.
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Add in tomatoes and cook until they turn mushy.
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Now add coriander powder, turmeric powder, garam masala, and salt. Mix well.
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Add the soaked Toor dal and tofu cubes. Mix well.
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Add water and stir to combine.
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Close the pressure cooker lid and cook on medium heat for 3 whistles.
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Once pressure releases, open the lid and check the consistency of the dal. If it’s too thick, add some more water and cook for another 5 minutes.
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Garnish with cilantro leaves and serve hot with rice or naan.
Nutrition
- Calories : 282 kcal
- Total Fat : 14.1 g
- Saturated Fat : 1.8 g
- Cholesterol : 0 mg
- Sodium : 297mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 31.8g
- Dietary Fiber : 7.2g
- Sugar : 2.6g
- Protein : 15.4g
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