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