Step 1

Add the olive oil to a pot along with the chopped onion, crushed garlic, curry powder, cumin, coriander powder, turmeric and cayenne pepper and sauté until the onions are softened.

Step 2

Add the lentils and toss them with the onions and spices.

Step 3

Add the canned chopped tomato, coconut milk and vegetable stock and bring to a simmer. Turn down the heat, cover the pot and leave to simmer, stirring occasionally, until the lentils are soft and cooked.

Step 4

Add in the coconut sugar for flavor balance and some salt and pepper to taste.

Step 5

Serve with basmati rice and some fresh chopped basil.