Indian Green Lentil Curry with Kidney Beans

Ingredients

• 2 cups green lentils
• 5 cups water
• 15 ounces light red kidney beans drained and rinsed
• 4 tablespoons canola oil
• 2 inches fresh ginger smashed
• 4 cloves garlic minced
• 1 onion medium, minced
• 2 whole Roma tomatoes diced
• 2 whole green chilies smashed
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon coriander powder
• 1 teaspoon Garam Masala
• 1 teaspoon chili powder reduce for less heat
• 1 teaspoon tumeric powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt to taste
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• fresh cilantro torn
• naan optional
• roasted chicken optional
• relish Indian Pickled, optional, but recommended