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Export 15 ingredients for grocery delivery
Step 1
Pour lentils into a large bowl. Rinse and drain. Pour boiling water on top to cover the lentils, and let it sit for 10 minutes. Set aside.
Step 2
In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat. Add onions, garlic, ginger, and turmeric. Saute until onions are soft and translucent (about 2-3 minutes). Add garam masala, curry powder, and cumin and cook for an additional minute.
Step 3
Stir in the lentils, carrot, potato, tomato paste, water, vegetable broth, and coconut milk. Bring to a boil over high heat, then turn to low and simmer covered for 15 minutes.
Step 4
Remove one cup of the soup and blend together, and pour back into the pot. Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve soup with fresh cilantro on top (optional).