Comforting Coconut Chicken and Lentil Curry with Simple Ingredients

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon grated ginger
• 2 green chillies, chopped
• 1 tablespoon curry powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 cup green lentils, rinsed
• 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
• 1 can (400 ml) full-fat coconut milk
• 2 1/2 cups chicken or vegetable stock
• Salt, to taste
• Fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish