Curried Red Lentils with Sweet Potatoes and Tofu
Ingredients:
1 large sweet potato- cut into cubes
1 medium onion- large dice
1/2 block firm tofu, drained and cut into cubes
3 cloves garlic, rough mince
3 1/2 cups boiling water
1 1/2 cups red lentils
2-3 tablespoons oil
2 tablespoons curry powder
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1/4 cup coconut milk
1 teaspoon of kosher salt
Start by heating oil over medium heat in large, deep skillet. While oil is heating, put 3 1/2 cups of water into kettle or pan to boil. Begin to sautee onions, adding salt. Once onions have softened, add garlic, and tofu. Let tofu get a little brown and then add sweet potatoes and curry. Cook all ingredients together an additional minute, until fragrant. Now add 1 1/2 cups lentils, boiling water, and tomato paste. Cover and turn down to simmer for at least 20 minutes. At the end of twenty minutes, add 1/4 cup of coconut milk and taste for seasoning. Add more salt if needed. Serve with rice and/or warm pitas.
