Tikka Masala Lentils | Dinner (mains) | Umami

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 2 cups yellow onion, diced fine (1 yellow onion)
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 cloves garlic, minced (or 1 tsp garlic powder)
• 1/2 inch knob of ginger, peeled and finely grated (or 1/2 tsp powdered ginger)
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tbsp curry powder
• 1/2 tsp cayenne
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp turmeric
• 1 can tomato paste (6 oz)
• 2 cups brown lentils (dry)
• 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth, low sodium
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 (13 oz) can unsweetened coconut milk (I use Thai Kitchen's Brand)
• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice (about 1 lemon)
• 1 tbsp fresh cilantro, for serving