Step 1

Place lentils in a medium-sized pot, with 2 cups of vegetable broth and 2 cups of water.

Step 2

Bring to a boil.

Step 3

Cover, reduce, and simmer 20 minutes or until lentils are just tender.

Step 4

Drain any excess water from the lentils.

Step 5

Heat olive oil in a medium-sized skillet, over medium heat.

Step 6

Add chopped garlic cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.

Step 7

Stir in tomato sauce, remaining vegetable broth, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, ginger, cumin, turmeric, paprika, garam masala, and cooked lentils.

Step 8

Garnish with chopped cilantro when ready to serve.