Easy Vegetarian Dal Dinner Bowl

Ingredients

• 1 red onion, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1-inch piece of ginger, grated
• 200g spinach, chopped
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• 1 tsp cumin powder
• 1/2 tsp chilli flakes (optional)
• 1/2 tsp turmeric
• 1 tsp garam masala
• 200g red lentils
• 600ml water
• 1 vegetable stock cube
• 200g basmati rice
• 1 lemon
• Oil for frying
• Salt, to taste