Beef and lentil curry stew

Ingredients

• 1 lb. fresh spinach
• 1 cup red lentils
• 1/2 cup coconut milk
• 2 Teaspoons. unroasted curry powder (Optional)
• 2 Teaspoons turmeric powder
• 3 teaspoons salt (or use your own judgement)
• 1 Chopped onion
• 2 Teaspoon crushed garlic
• 1 Ceylon cinnamon stick (3 inch)
• 1 Sliver of lemon grass (optional) or 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 3 cup water
• 1 lbs cubed beef