VEGETARIAN CHICKPEA AND LENTIL CURRY

Vegetarian Chickpea and Lentil Curry image

This easy vegetarian curry is made using red lentils, modified for a light flavor with lemon and cilantro.

Provided by Liliana

Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian Indian

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 tablespoon vegetable oil, or as needed
1 large onion, chopped
1 hot chile pepper, chopped
5 cloves garlic, chopped
½ teaspoon curry powder
½ teaspoon ground turmeric
1 (16 ounce) package red lentils
2 cups water, or more as needed
1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, not drained
3 cups chopped fresh spinach, or more to taste
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, or more to taste
1 dash lemon juice, or more to taste
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or more to taste

Steps:

Heat oil in a pot over medium heat. Add onion, chile pepper, and garlic. Cook until golden, 5 to 7 minutes. Add curry powder and turmeric and cook for a few seconds. Add lentils and water. Bring to a boil, about 5 minutes. Add chickpeas and continue to cook until lentils are tender, 10 to 12 minutes more. Add more water if needed.
Add spinach to curry and simmer 2 to 3 minutes. Add cilantro, lemon juice, and cayenne before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 373.1 calories, Carbohydrate 60.7 g, Fat 4.6 g, Fiber 14.6 g, Protein 24.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 172 mg, Sugar 3.2 g