# Protein Packed Black Dal with Crispy Grated Tofu

A rich, creamy dal with smoky flavours, topped with crispy tofu and served with naan – the perfect hearty and satisfying meal!

- Cuisine: Indian
- Category: Soup
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1 large onion
- 3 garlic cloves
- 30 g fresh ginger
- 30 g fresh coriander
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp garam masala
- 1 tbsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp chilli powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 3 bay leaves
- 2 tbsp tomato puree
- 1 packet silken tofu
- 200 ml water
- 150 ml cream
- 2 pouches cooked Beluga lentils
- 1 block firm tofu
- 2 tsp garam masala
- 2 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 lime
- red chilli
- fresh coriander
- naan bread

## Instructions

1. Grate the firm tofu, toss it in garam masala and turmeric, drizzle with oil, and set aside to soak in the flavours.
2. Finely chop the onion, garlic, ginger, and coriander stems.
3. Sauté the chopped onion, garlic, and ginger.
4. Add spices and tomato puree to the pan.
5. Stir in silken tofu, water, and cream, then simmer until thickened.
6. Add lentils and coriander to the mixture.
7. Spread the marinated tofu on a baking tray and bake until golden and crispy.
8. Stir lime juice into the dal.
9. Top with crispy tofu, a drizzle of cream, fresh coriander, and red chilli, and serve with naan.

## Equipment

- grater
- baking tray
- pan
- spoon

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DQOfZTMDAzd/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/a125d1d2-c3ba-4061-9268-0a463915ef10
- Extracted: 2025-10-26

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