Step 1

Add oil to a casserole dish. Add in garlic, onion, green chili, spices and ¼ tsp salt - mix well. Preheat the oven to 400℉ (205C)

Step 2

Once heated, place the casserole dish in the oven for 5-8 minutes or until onions start to turn golden

Step 3

Remove dish from the oven and add in the lentils, tomatoes, coconut milk, remaining salt and 2 cups of broth, mix well. (reserve 2 tbsp coconut milk for garnish if you wish)

Step 4

Place the dish back in the oven and cook for 1 hour or 1 hour and 10 mins or until lentils are cooked to preference (taste using a spoonful to see if they’re done)

Step 5

Once done, remove the dish from the oven, and while the mixture is still hot, first mix almond butter with warmed 1/2 cup of broth, add this mixture in, and stir until combined

Step 6

Adjust flavor and spice as needed. Add in some lemon juice and cilantro for garnish, as desired

Step 7

Serve with some fresh rice, flatbread, naan bread, or pita bread