---
title: Indian Butter Tofu & Lentils
tags:
  - indian
  - main
source:
  name: Connoisseurus Veg
  author: Alissa Saenz
  url: https://www.connoisseurusveg.com/indian-butter-tofu-lentils/#recipe
locale: en_US
diet: vegan
servings: 4
time: 1h15m
---

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Place the @lentils{1/2%cup} into a #small saucepan{} and cover with 6cm of @-water{}.
Place over high heat and bring the @-water{} to a boil.
Allow to cook until the @lentils{} are tender.
This will take about ~{1%h} if you're using urad dal, less for other varieties.
Drain any excess @-water{} when the @lentils{} are done cooking.

Start cooking the @basmati rice{3%cup} so that it's done about the same time as the @&(1)lentils{}.

When the @&(1)lentils{} have about 30 minutes cook time left, coat the bottom of a #medium pot{} with @vegan butter{30%g}.
Place over medium heat and melt the @vegan butter|butter{}.
Add the @tofu{400%g}(drained, pressed, and cut into 2cm cubes) and cook for about ~{10%min}, flipping once or twice, until the @tofu{} is browned on multiple sides.
Remove the @tofu{} from the pot and transfer it to a plate.

Add @vegan butter{30%g} to the pot and allow it to melt. Add the @medium onion|onion{1}(diced) and sauté until soft and translucent, about ~{5%min}.
Add the @serrano pepper{1}(seeded and minced), @garlic{4%cloves}(minced), @ginger{1%tsp}(grated), @garam masala{3-4%tsp}, @ground cumin{1/2%tsp}, @turmeric{1/2%tsp}, and @ground cardamom{1/4%tsp}.
Sauté for about ~{1%min} more, until very fragrant.
Return the @&(~1)tofu{} to the pot and stir in the @crushed tomatoes{400%g}, @broth{250%ml} and @sugar{2%tsp}.
Raise heat and bring the mixture to a simmer.
Allow to cook until the sauce thickens up a bit, about ~{20%min}.
Stir in the @&(1)lentils{} and @soy yoghurt{150%ml}.
Allow to cook another minute or two, just until heated throughout.
Remove from heat and season with @salt{} and @pepper{} to taste.
Adjust any other seasonings to your liking.

Divide the @&(~1)tofu and lentils{} onto plates and top with a sprinkle of @parsley{}. Serve with @&(2)basmati rice{}.