Spicy Lentil-Coconut Curry/Soup Recipe - Indian.Food.com

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup lentils
• 2 cups water
• 2/3 cup water (for soup version only)
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 pinch asafoetida powder (hing)
• 1/3 teaspoon cumin seed
• 1/3 teaspoon mustard seeds
• 1/3 teaspoon sesame seeds
• 1/4 teaspoon mild cinnamon
• 2 dried hot peppers
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 cup fennel bulbs, chopped fine or 1 small white onion, chopped
• 3 medium tomatoes, chopped
• 1 small jalapeno pepper, cored, seeded and minced fine
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped or 4 teaspoons dried cilantro
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar or 1 tablespoon maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons unsweetened coconut, shredded
• 1 teaspoon cumin powder
• 1/2 teaspoon coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne
• 1 teaspoon garam masala