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A white frying pan with chickpeas and lentils in a creamy light brown sauce sprinkled freshly chopped cilantro. A spoon is placed inside. Naan bread and a bowl of rice are next to it.
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Lentil Chickpea Curry

Lentil chickpea curry is a popular vegetarian dish that is as nutritious as it is delicious. Hearty and flavorful, this dish is easy to make. It combines lentils and chickpeas with a blend of aromatic spices to create a filling and satisfying meal that will leave you feeling nourished and satisfied.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Dairy-free, Egg-free, Gluten-free, International, Nut-free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Keyword chickpea curry, lentil chickpea curry, lentil curry, vegan curry
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 611kcal
Author Nandi Barta

Equipment

  • Non-stick frying pan (10.5 inch / 26 cm)
  • Wok
  • Simple garlic press

Ingredients

  • 14 oz Chickpeas (canned)
  • 14 oz Brown lentils (canned)
  • 13.5 oz Full-fat coconut cream (canned)
  • 1 cup Vegetable broth
  • 2 Tbsp Coconut oil
  • 1 Onion (medium)
  • 2 clove Garlic
  • 2 Tbsp Tomato paste
  • 1 Tbsp Ginger minced
  • 1 Tbsp Garam masala
  • 1 tsp Ground cumin seeds
  • 1 tsp Turmeric
  • 1 tsp Curry powder
  • ¼ tsp Hot chili powder or flakes
  • Salt and Pepper to taste

Instructions

Preparing the ingredients

  • Peel and slice the onion and chop the garlic.
  • Peel and mince ginger. It is easy if you use a garlic press.
  • Drain canned chickpeas and lentils.

Making the lentil chickpea curry

  • Heat the frying pan or wok over medium heat and add the coconut oil. Add sliced onions and saute them for 4-5 minutes.
  • Add chopped garlic, minced ginger and cook for 2 minutes.
  • Add all spices (garam masala, cumin, turmeric, curry powder, chili flakes). Stir well and cook for 2 minutes.
  • Add tomato paste and vegetable broth and stir well.
  • Add full-fat coconut milk (canned, shaken). Stir well. Bring it to a boil.
  • Add drained chickpeas and lentils. Cover with a lid and cook on medium heat for 5 minutes.

Video

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Notes

We served it with white rice. But there are lots of options. Here is our recommendation if you want to mix and match.
  • Grains like steamed, cooked, or fried white rice, brown rice, quinoa, buckwheat, millet, or a combination of them. 
  • Riced veggies like cauliflower rice or sweet potato rice
  • Noodles like soba aka buckwheat noodles. If you need to eat gluten-free, please choose gluten-free noodles as soba noodles may contain wheat flour which is not gluten-free.
  • Toppings like sliced green onion or scallions or sprouts, or fresh cilantro.