Step 1

Rinse and drain the lentils, then set aside.

Step 2

Finely chop the onion.

Step 3

Mince the garlic and ginger.

Step 4

Heat half of the oil in a saucepan over medium heat.

Step 5

Add the onion and garlic, then sweat 2 min, with stirring,until translucent.

Step 6

Add the ginger and cook, with stirring, 1 min.

Step 7

Add the lentils and water, bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer,uncovered, until the lentils are cooked and fall apart, about 15 min.

Step 8

Rinse the tofu, then cut it into 1 cm cubes.

Step 9

Press the cubes gently between paper towels to remove excess moisture.

Step 10

Heat the remaining oil in a small skillet until hot but not smoking, then stirin the curry powder and cayenne.

Step 11

Cook 30 seconds with stirring, then add the spiced oil to the lentils.

Step 12

Gently add the tofu cubes and season with salt.

Step 13

Cook 2 min, then remove the pan from the heat, cover and let stand 5 min to allow the flavours to develop.

Step 14

Sprinkle with fresh cilantro leaves and serve.