Coconut Curried Golden Lentils

Ingredients

• 1 small shallot
• 3/4 tsp sea salt
• 1 heaping Tbsp curry powder
• 1 Tbsp coconut oil
• 1 tsp ground turmeric
• 4 cups water
• 1 1/2 cups golden lentils
• 1 1/4 - 1 1/2 cups light coconut milk
• 1-2 Tbsp coconut sugar or maple syrup
• 3 Tbsp fresh minced ginger more for more intense flavor
• 4 cloves garlic
• 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
• 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice