Creamy and flavorful sweet potato soup with a touch of yellow dhal

Ingredients

• 1 cup yellow dhal (split yellow lentils)
• 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 cup coconut milk
• Salt, to taste
• Cilantro leaves, for garnish