Chickpea & Lentil Curry

by Mike Howard-7 March 2026Easy

Prep Time10 min

Cook Time25 min

Total Time35 min

Servings6

Easy Chickpea & Lentil Curry in under 30 minutes! It's creamy, thick, saucy, comforting, and packed with delicious, rich, spicy flavour.

Imported RecipeOriginally from: avirtualvegan.com

Method

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Heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until softened, transparent, and just starting to turn golden.
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Add the garlic, ginger, curry powder and cayenne and cook for another two minutes, stirring frequently until smelling fragrant.
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Add the tomato paste. Stir it in and cook for 1 more minute, constantly stirring until it darkens in colour.
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Add the water, canned coconut milk, red lentils, brown sugar, soy sauce, black pepper, and salt. Stir and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook for 15 to 20 minutes until the lentils are soft and breaking down and the sauce is thickening.
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Add the chickpeas and allow to heat through. I like it nice and thick, but feel free to add a little water to thin at this stage if you prefer a thinner consistency.
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At this point you can serve as soon as it’s hot, or leave to simmer on low for a bit longer if you need to. It will continue to reduce and thicken. Taste and adjust seasonings as necessary before serving.