Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
  • 2 onions, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon gingerroot, minced
  • 4 teaspoons curry paste
  • 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • 6 cups chicken stock
  • 2 cups water
  • 3/4 cup red lentil
  • 1 (19 ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 (19 ounce) can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 (19 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 tablespoon fresh coriander, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Method

  • In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, heat the oil over medium heat.
  • Cook the onions, garlic, ginger and curry paste, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes or until softened.
  • Add the tomatoes, chicken stock, water and lentils.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 20 minutes or until the lentils are softened.
  • Add the chick peas, kidney beans and black beans.
  • Cook for 15 minutes or until heated through.
  • Stir in the coriander, lemon juice, salt and pepper.