Sri Lankan Lentil Curry

 Ingredients:

3/4 cup red lentils
1/4 teaspoon fenugreek seeds
1/3 teaspoon black pepper
1/3 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon coconut oil
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
6 curry leaves
1 small red onion, chopped
2 inch cinnamon stick
1-1/2 cup water
salt, to taste
1/4 cup coconut milk
1 tomato, finely chopped
juice of 1/2 small lemon
1 tablespoon desiccated coconut

Rinse the lentils and set aside.

Cook the spices in the oil and add water and lentils. Cover and bring to a simmer and add the salt, coconut milk, and tomato. Cover until thoroughly cooked and stir in the lemon juice.

Garnish with coconut and red pepper flakes and serve with rice or indian bread.