Premaloka Treacy's 'Ritual' bowl recipe

Ritual, on Waiheke island is a yoga centre cafe and gift space, located at 24 Belgium Street, Ostend.

Owner/operator Premaloka Treacy has this bowl recipe on the menu and says if you try it, "you won't be disappointed". Or give it a go yourself at home. Start this recipe the day before as many of the elements need soaking/marinating overnight.

Ingredients

Dahl

2 Tbsp	sunflower or olive oil
1 Tbsp	finely chopped garlic
1 Tbsp	grated ginger
1 tsp each	ground coriander, cumin seeds, garam masala
1 Tbsp	turmeric
Handful	chopped fresh coriander
3 cups	red split lentils
3 cups	finely chopped vegetables, such as pumpkin, carrots, cauliflower, beans
1 can	coconut cream (optional)

Hummus

2 cups	dried chickpeas
1 tsp	baking soda
1 clove	garlic
1 tsp	cumin seeds
2 Tbsp	tahini
2 Tbsp	lemon juice, plus extra to taste
1/2 cup	olive or sunflower oil
2 Tbsp	water
To taste	salt and pepper

Marinated tofu

1 packet	tofu
½ cup	tamari, plus extra to serve
¼ cup	sweet chilli sauce
1 tsp	crushed garlic
1 tsp	grated ginger
2 Tbsp	water
2 tsp	maple syrup
1 Tbsp	nutritional yeast

Sauerkraut

1 head	purple cabbage, finely chopped
2 heaped Tbsp	Himalayan salt

To construct

Portion	quinoa, brown rice or cauliflower rice
Portion	salad greens, such as carrots, beetroot, cucumber, sprouts, red cabbage, green beans
Portion	marinated tofu (see above)
Portion	hummus (see above)
Portion	sauerkraut (see above)
Portion	spiced seeds
To sprinkle	balsamic vinaigrette (optional)

Directions

1. For the dahl: Place oil, garlic ginger in a large pot and saute on a medium-high heat.
2. Add the ground coriander, cumin seeds and garam masala and saute until fragrant.
3. Add the turmeric and the fresh coriander and stir to combine.
4. Add the lentils and vegetables and toss with the spices. Turn down the heat and let it sweat for a few minutes with a lid on.
5. Take off the lid and add 2 litres of water with a spare litre to add if the dahl becomes too thick. Turn up the heat and bring to the boil.
6. Then turn down the heat and allow to simmer for at least half an hour until the dahl has cooked. Add a can of thick coconut cream, if desired, and heat through.
7. For the hummus: Soak the chickpeas in water overnight.
8. Cook the chickpeas with a tsp of baking soda until tender. Drain. Add to a food processor with garlic, cumin and tahini.
9. Add 2 tbsp of lemon juice, half a cup of oil and blend, adding more oil and a couple of tablespoons of water depending on the thickness you prefer.
10. Season to taste with salt and pepper and extra lemon juice if required.
11. For the marinated tofu: Steam the tofu then place in a container with the tamari, sweet chilli sauce, crushed garlic, grated ginger, water and maple syrup, coating the tofu.
12. Leave the tofu marinating overnight, turning several times (or a minimum of 2 hours if you are in a hurry).
13. Once marinated, heat a pan with oil and toss in the tofu. Cook on a high heat, then sprinkle the tofu with tamari or soy sauce and nutritional yeast.
14. For the sauerkraut: Finely chop a head of purple cabbage.
15. Soak it overnight in salted water.
16. Rinse the cabbage the next day and sprinkle with the Himalayan salt. Use your hands to work the cabbage until it is soft and reduced in size by at least half, with excess fluid drained off.
17. Place in a sterilised jar, preferably with an air seal for 4-7 days. (Optionally, you can add ginger, chilli, carrot etc, to the sauerkraut.)
18. To construct the Ritual bowl: Choose a base from quinoa, brown rice or cauliflower rice.
19. Top with dahl and salad greens made from finely chopped seasonal vegetables like carrots, beetroot, cucumber, sprouts, red cabbage, green beans.
20. Top with marinated tofu, hummus, sauerkraut and toasted, spiced seeds and a sprinkle of balsamic vinegar, if desired.

Lunch at Ritual wellness centre, Waiheke. Photo / Dafna Kaplan