Red Lentil and Cauliflower Dal

Ingredients

• 1 cup of red lentils, dried*
• 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
• 1 sweet onion, diced
• 2” piece of fresh ginger, grated
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
• ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1 teaspoon of coriander
• ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 2 tablespoons of tomato paste
• 15 oz can of diced tomatoes with their juices
• 1 ½ cups of unsweetened coconut milk
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 1 bunch of cilantro, washed thoroughly and roughly chopped
• Juice of half a lemon