Name: Chickpea and Lentil Curry Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 1 onion finely chopped; 2 garlic cloves crushed large; 1 tbs oil; 1 tsp chilli powder *to taste; 1/2 tsp salt; 1 pinch black pepper *to taste; 1 tsp ground turmeric; 1 tsp hot paprika; 1 tbs ground coriander; 1 tbs ground cumin; 880 g canned chickpeas drained rinsed; 880 g canned chopped tomatoes; 1/4 cup red lentils optional; 1 tsp garam masala; 1 tbs fresh coriander *to decorate

by SpiceGirl Last updated on 01/17/2022

A quick, easy and healthy vegetarian curry. - SpiceGirl

Ingredients

1 onion finely chopped
2 garlic cloves crushed large
1 tbs oil
1 tsp chilli powder *to taste
1/2 tsp salt
1 pinch black pepper *to taste
1 tsp ground turmeric
1 tsp hot paprika
1 tbs ground coriander
1 tbs ground cumin
880 g canned chickpeas drained rinsed
880 g canned chopped tomatoes
1/4 cup red lentils optional
1 tsp garam masala
1 tbs fresh coriander *to decorate

Method

Step 1

Heat oil in a medium pan.
Step 2

Add onion and garlic, and saute until onion is transparent, stirring constantly.
Step 3

Add chilli powder, salt, turmeric, paprika, cumin and coriander, and cook for 2-3 minutes.
Step 4

Add chickpeas and undrained tomatoes; and lentils if using, stir until combined. Simmer covered over low heat for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Step 5

Add garam masala.
Step 6

Simmer covered for 10 more minutes.
Step 7

Garnish with chopped fresh coriander leaves.