White Girl Dahl (Indian-Spiced Red Lentil, Tomato and Coconut Stew)

INGREDIENTS

4 tbsp

unsalted butter, divided

large or 2 small onions, finely chopped

2 cloves

garlic, crushed

2 inch piece of gingerroot, finely grated

2 tbsp

curry powder (use a good quality one from a brand you trust)

1/2

to 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)

3 cups

water

(13.5 oz) can of full-fat coconut milk

2 tbsp

tomato paste

(28 oz) can of whole tomatoes (ideally unsalted)

1 1/2 cups

dried red lentils

Juice of half a lemon

2 tsp

garam masala

Sea salt,

Fresh cilantro, yogurt, chili flakes and cooked basmati rice or quinoa for serving