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Bengal Gram and Lentil Curry with Coconut Milk and Sesame

Spiced lentil and chickpea curry with coconut milk and sesame seeds.

50 minutes4 servings
Bengal Gram and Lentil Curry with Coconut Milk and Sesame
Photo: Raseswari · CC BY-SA 4.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. Soak chickpeas and lentils overnight, drain and rinse.
  2. In a pot, heat oil, add onion, garlic, and ginger, sauté until softened.
  3. Add cumin, coriander, turmeric, and stir for 1 minute.
  4. Add soaked chickpeas, lentils, and coconut milk, bring to a simmer.
  5. Cook for 30-40 minutes until lentils are tender.
  6. Stir in cilantro and sesame seeds before serving.

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