2 cups red lentils, rinsed
~2 Tbsp olive oil
1 onion, chopped
1-2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp fresh ginger, minced
5 tsp curry powder
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
6 cups broth (or 6 cups water+2 bouillon cubes)
1 15oz can chick peas
Heat olive oil in a pot and saute onion to soften (~7 minutes). Add garlic and ginger and saute for ~3 more minutes. Add spices and broth and bring to a boil. Add lentils and chick peas, simmer for 10 minutes.
Adapted from Epicurious.