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Chickpea and lentil curry in a bowl with rice and a spoon.

Nourishing Chickpea & Lentil Curry


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  • Author: Caitlin Rule
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 5

Description

This easy chickpea and lentil curry is a comforting, one-pot meal packed with Indian spices. It's a healthy, vegan recipe that's both hearty and delicious.


Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil
  • 1 brown onion, diced
  • 3 large carrots (350g / 12 oz), peeled and chopped
  • 4-5 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger
  • 2 tablespoons curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup dry brown lentils, washed
  • 1 can (400g / 14 oz) diced tomatoes
  • 2 cups vegetable stock
  • 1 can (400ml / 14 oz) coconut milk
  • 1 can (400g / 14 oz) chickpeas, rinsed
  • 1 small head cauliflower (450g / 1lb), cut into small pieces
  • Juice of half a lemon


Instructions

  1. Heat coconut oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and carrots and sauté for 2 minutes until slightly softened.
  2. Stir in garlic, ginger, curry powder, garam masala, and salt. Cook for 1 minute, stirring frequently.
  3. Add lentils, diced tomatoes, vegetable stock, and coconut milk. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Add chickpeas and cauliflower. Continue to simmer for 10 minutes, or until the lentils are tender and the cauliflower is cooked through.
  5. Finish with a squeeze of lemon juice and serve hot.

Notes

  • Store: Refrigerate leftovers in airtight containers for up to 5 days. For freezing, cool, transfer to freezer-safe containers, and freeze. Thaw in the fridge before reheating.
  • Substitutes: Replace coconut milk with 1/3 cup of peanut or cashew butter mixed with 1 cup of water. If not vegan, use 1 3/4 cups of heavy cream or half-and-half instead.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Indian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/5 of recipe
  • Calories: 454
  • Fat: 19.3g
  • Saturated Fat: 12.5g
  • Carbohydrates: 44.7g
  • Fiber: 16.2g
  • Protein: 18.6g