Name: Channa Dhal with Charred Sticky Tofu
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: FOR THE CHARRED STICKY TOFU; 200g diced firm tofu; 1 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 tbsp tamarind paste; 1 tsp palm sugar; FOR THE CHANNA DHAL BASE; 150g channa dhal; ½ tsp fine sea salt; ½ tsp ground turmeric; 1 litre boiling water; FOR THE TADKA; 3 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 tsp cumin seeds; 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced; 25g fresh ginger, grated; 1 green chilli, halved lengthways; 10-12 fresh curry leaves; A pinch of asafoetida powder; 1 onion, finely chopped; ½ tsp fine sea salt; ½ tsp ground cumin; ½ tsp ground coriander; ½ tsp ground turmeric; TO SERVE; 2 large tomatoes, roughly chopped; 1 tsp palm sugar; Freshly squeezed juice of ½ a lemon; 5-6 fresh coriander stems, plus extra to garnish (optional)

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