Rinse and drain the cooked chickpeas and lentils if not already prepared. Set aside.
Finely chop the onion, dice the tomato, mince the garlic, and grate or finely chop the ginger.
Heat the cooking oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until softened and translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
Stir in the minced garlic and ginger, and sauté for another minute until fragrant.
Add the diced tomato along with turmeric, cumin, coriander, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook for about 3-4 minutes until the tomato begins to break down.
Mix in the chickpeas and lentils, coating them with the spice and tomato mixture. Add a splash of water if needed to achieve a saucy consistency.
Allow the curry to simmer on low heat for 5-7 minutes so that the flavors meld together. Stir in the garam masala during the last minute of cooking.
While the curry simmers, prepare the brown rice according to package instructions if not already done.
To serve, spoon the brown rice into a bowl and top with a generous serving of the chickpea lentil curry. Garnish with fresh cilantro.
Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed and enjoy your balanced, nutritious lunch.