Scrumptious Coconut Lentil Curry

Ingredients

• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• 3 cups water
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1.5 tbsp ginger, minced
• 1 cup dried lentils, rinsed and drained
• 1 1/4 tsp salt
• Yogurt, for serving
• 400 ml / 14 oz coconut milk
• 2 tbsp curry powder
• 50g butter
• 400g/ 14 oz canned tomatoes, crushed
• 1/2 cup coriander/cilantro, chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 onion, diced
• Basmati rice, cooked, for serving