Lentil and Sweet Potato Bowl with Avocado Sauce

Ingredients

• 4 cups water
• 1 1/2 cups red or yellow lentils
• 1 tablespoon cooking oil
• 1 shallot, minced
• 3 tablespoons fresh ginger, grated
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 3/4 teaspoons salt
• 1 tablespoon curry powder
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• cayenne pepper, a pinch
• 1 1/2 cups coconut milk
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 bunch cilantro
• 2 garlic cloves
• salt
• pepper
• 1 lime, juiced
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 ripe avocado
• 2 cups cooked Royal ® Basmati Rice
• 1 large sweet potato
• 2 tablespoons cooking oil, divided
• 1 bunch of spinach or kale, cut into 1/2-inch strips
• lime wedges, for serving (optional)
• cilantro, for serving (optional)