Black dal with crispy grated tofu

Method

1. 01.

   Heat the oven to 200°C. Grate the firm tofu and toss with the spices and oil. Spread on a lined tray and bake 20–25 min, turning once, until golden and crisp.

2. 02.

   Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large pan. Fry onion, garlic, ginger and coriander stems about 8 min until soft.

3. 03.

   Add the spices, bay leaves, salt and tomato purée. Cook 2 min.

4. 04.

   Add silken tofu, water, cream and lentils. Break up the tofu and simmer 15 min until thick. Remove the bay leaves.

5. 05.

   Stir in the lime juice. Serve topped with crispy tofu, a drizzle of cream, coriander leaves and chilli, with naan.