Boil the lentils according to the packet instructions.

NextPut the oil in a frying pan with the cumin and cinnamon stick and leave for 1 minute so the oil takes on the aroma.

Put the oil in a frying pan with the cumin and cinnamon stick and leave for 1 minute so the oil takes on the aroma.

NextAdd the onion, garlic and ginger and cook until the onion is translucent.

Add the onion, garlic and ginger and cook until the onion is translucent.

NextAdd the turmeric, salt, paprika, curry and the crushed tomatoes. Cook for a few minutes and remove the cinnamon stick.

Add the turmeric, salt, paprika, curry and the crushed tomatoes. Cook for a few minutes and remove the cinnamon stick.

NextDrain the lentils, stir them into the onion and spices and add the lemon juice.

Drain the lentils, stir them into the onion and spices and add the lemon juice.

NextServe with basmati rice boiled separately following the packet instructions.

Serve with basmati rice boiled separately following the packet instructions.

NextDone!

Done!

NextIf you like coriander, you can add a few leaves to decorate (I don't)

If you like coriander, you can add a few leaves to decorate (I don't)