Curried Dal Soup with Sri Lankan Pol Roti

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups red lentils
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• 1 tsp turmeric
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 cup red onion (chopped)
• 2 vine-ripened tomatoes (chopped)
• 2 garlic cloves (peeled)
• 2 inch piece gingerroot (peeled)
• 2 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 Tbsp ghee or butter
• 1/4 cup fresh curry leaves
• 2 tsp black mustard seeds
• 1 cup whole wheat flour or atta
• 1/2 cup thawed, fresh shredded coconut (finely chopped)
• 1/3 cup red onion (finely chopped)
• 1/3 cup cilantro (finely chopped)