Lentil & Chickpea Curry – 283 Calories

Ingredients

3 PORTIONS

Calories: 283kcal (per portion)

Carbs: 39g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 7g

  • 150 grams dried lentils, rinsed under water 
  • 230 grams canned chickpeas, drained (1 can)
  • 100 grams onion, finely diced
  • 100 grams spinach or kale
  • 350 grams tomatoes canned or fresh, blended
  • 200ml vegetable broth
  • 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 10 grams ginger, finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp curry powder
  • 1/4 tsp ground cumin or seeds 
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 4 dried chillies, optional
  • 1/2 cup coriander, finely chopped
  • 1 lime for serving

Instructions

  1. Bring 600ml water to a boil, add lentils, cover with lid and simmer for 15-20 minutes until cooked
  2. 5 minutes before lentils are cooked, fry the onion for 2 minutes until softened in the oil
  3. Add garlic & ginger, cook for 1-2 minutes over a medium heat
  4. Add curry powder, chilli & cumin seeds, cook for 30 seconds
  5. Add tomatoes, broth, chickpeas & cooked lentils, season lightly with salt & simmer for 5 minutes
  6. Add spinach or kale and cook for 1 minute
  7. Add chopped coriander and season to taste
  8. Serve in a bowl and squeeze over some lime juice 

NOTES

  • You could add chicken or fish 
  • This makes a mild curry, you could add extra chilli to make it spicy 
  • If you reduce the curry more, it’ll be a litter drier but have a more intense taste 
  • Keeps fresh in fridge for 4 days or you can freeze it and use within a month

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