Indian Butter Tofu & Lentils

Name: Indian Butter Tofu & Lentils
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Cuisine: American, Indian
Ingredients: 1/2 cup whole black urad dal (you can sub another variety of lentil — see note); 1/4 cup vegan butter (divided); 1 14 ounce package extra firm tofu, drained, pressed, and cut into 1-inch cubes; 1 medium onion (diced); 1 serrano pepper (seeded and minced (optional, omit for a milder version)); 4 garlic cloves (minced); 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger; 2-3 teaspoons garam masala (to taste); 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric; 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom; 1 14 ounce can crushed tomatoes; 1 cup vegetable broth; 2 teaspoons vegan granulated sugar; 2/3 cup 5.3 ounce container plain non-dairy yogurt; Salt and pepper to taste; Fresh cilantro; Cooked basmati rice (for serving)

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:1h

Pan fried tofu and tender black lentils are simmered in spicy tomato sauce with creamy dairy-free yogurt to make this flavorful Indian-inspired vegan curry.

Updated at: Fri, 18 Sep 2026 20:47:50 GMT