Mulligatawny Stew (Indian Lentil Stew) - The Scramble

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
• 2 medium onions (chopped (about 3 cups))
• 4 cloves garlic (minced, about 2 tsp.)
• 1 Tbsp. ginger (minced, or use 1 tsp. ginger powder)
• 1 tsp. curry powder
• 1 tsp. garam masala
• 3/4 cup dried yellow or green lentils (soaked in water overnight, if possible)
• 15 oz. diced tomatoes with liquid
• 32 oz. low sodium chicken or vegetable broth
• 1 1/2 cups uncooked basmati (or use any long grain rice)
• 1/2 cup light coconut milk (you can freeze remaining coconut milk for a future need)
• lemon wedges (for serving, optional)
• 1 cup fresh cilantro (for serving, optional)