Spiced Chickpea and Lentil Dhal

Ingredients

• 1 cup mixed red and yellow lentils
• 0.5 cup cooked chickpeas
• 1 tbsp ghee or oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp ginger, grated
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 0.5 tsp turmeric powder
• 0.5 tsp coriander powder
• 2 tomatoes, chopped
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• salt and pepper to taste
• fresh cilantro

Method

1. Heat ghee in a pot and toast cumin seeds until fragrant.
2. Add onion, garlic, and ginger; sauté until soft.
3. Stir in turmeric, coriander, and tomatoes; cook 2 minutes.
4. Add lentils, chickpeas, and broth; bring to a boil.
5. Simmer 25–30 minutes until lentils are tender and creamy.
6. Season with salt and pepper; garnish with cilantro.