Step 1

Place the lentils in a fine-mesh sieve. Pick through the lentils to make sure there aren’t any tiny rocks. Then, rinse the lentils in cool water. Set aside to drain.

Step 2

Next, in a large pot, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and sauté for 3 minutes.

Step 3

Add the lentils, curry powder, broth, and chopped tomatoes to the pot and turn the heat to high. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low, cover the pot with a lid, and let it simmer for 35 minutes. The lentils should absorb most of the moisture.

Step 4

Once the cooking time is complete, remove the lid and stir in the coconut milk, chickpeas, and lime juice (optional). Let the curry come back to a simmer and then turn off the heat and serve immediately.