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4 from 2 votes

Easy chickpea lentil curry with coconut milk

This lentil and chickpea curry is full of amazing flavor. Super easy to make, all in one pot. Great for an easy weeknight dinner and full of healthy fiber and protein. Made with coconut milk, tomatoes and aromatic spices.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time26 minutes
Total Time31 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Servings: 6
Calories: 349kcal
Author: Maria

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger grated or finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon coriander powder
  • ¼ teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala or curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 14 ounces diced tomatoes one can
  • 14 ounces full fat coconut milk one can
  • 1 cup vegetable broth or water
  • 1 cup dry green or brown lentils
  • 14 ounces canned chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • fresh cilantro

Instructions

  • Heat up a large pot with the oil on medium heat. Add in your diced onions and cook until they're translucent. Add the ginger, garlic and sauté for 5 minutes. Add all of the spices and cook for 30 seconds, stirring the whole time.
    1 tablespoon oil, 1 medium onion, 4 cloves garlic, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon coriander powder, ¼ teaspoon turmeric, 1 teaspoon garam masala, 1 teaspoon fresh ginger
  • Add the dry lentils, chickpeas, vegetable broth, coconut milk and salt. Cover and bring to a simmer. Simmer (with the lid still on) for 25-30 minutes, or until the lentils are soft and cooked.
    1 teaspoon salt, 14 ounces diced tomatoes, 14 ounces full fat coconut milk, 1 cup vegetable broth, 1 cup dry green or brown lentils, 14 ounces canned chickpeas
  • After the curry is cooked, turn the heat off and add the lemon juice and fresh cilantro. Serve over rice.
    1 tablespoon lemon juice, fresh cilantro

Instant pot directions

  • Set the instant pot to saute mode. Add the oil. Add in your diced onions and cook until they're translucent. Add the ginger, garlic and sauté for another five minutes. Add all of the spices and cook for 30 seconds, stirring the whole time.
    1 tablespoon oil, 1 medium onion, 4 cloves garlic, 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon coriander powder, ¼ teaspoon turmeric, 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • Add the dry lentils, chickpeas, vegetable broth, coconut milk and salt. Cover and seal. Cook on high pressure for 8 minutes. Let it slow release for 5 minutes.
    14 ounces full fat coconut milk, 1 cup vegetable broth, 1 cup dry green or brown lentils, 14 ounces canned chickpeas, 1 teaspoon salt
  • Add in the lemon juice and fresh cilantro and serve over rice.
    1 tablespoon lemon juice, fresh cilantro

Notes

This also tastes delicious if you add in some chopped kale or spinach at the end. Cook until it's wilted. 
This will last five days in the fridge and can also be frozen for up to three months. 

Nutrition

Calories: 349kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 592mg | Potassium: 722mg | Fiber: 14g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 105IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 89mg | Iron: 6mg