Tofu Lentils Rice With Spinach | Healthy Protein-Packed Rice Recipe | Easy One-Pot Dinner

Instructions

1. Toss tofu cubes with corn flour, salt, and pepper.
2. Shallow-fry in a pan until golden on all sides. Set aside.
3. Heat oil and butter in a pot.
4. Add sliced onions and sauté until golden brown.
5. Add crushed garlic, ginger, and green chilies. Sauté for a minute until aromatic.
6. Now add soaked whole red lentils. Stir and cook for 2–3 minutes.
7. Add tomato paste and mix well.
8. Add soaked rice and stir gently to combine.
9. Sprinkle turmeric, cumin-coriander powder, and salt.
10. Pour in water, bring to a boil.
11. Add chopped spinach on top (do not stir).
12. Cover the lid and cook on low heat for 15 minutes or until rice is fully cooked and water is absorbed.
13. Once rice is done, gently fluff it.
14. Add the fried tofu on top.
15. Serve warm with yogurt, salad, or pickle on the side.