Dal  

In a large saucepan, saute 

• 2 cloves garlic (crushed/chopped)
  
• 1 medium onion (diced)
  

Add the following and cook over medium heat till mixture begins to brown. (Or replace with 2 tablespoons curry powder)

• 1 tsp turmeric 
  
• 1 tbsp ground ginger 
  
• 1 tbsp Aromatic mix 
  
• 1 tsp paprika or chilli paste to taste
  
• salt, to taste, 
  

Add and stir for a minute or so 

• 1 cup small red lentils
  

Add, bring to boil, then simmer for 20minutes

• 3 cups water  
  
• 2-3 bay leaves, to taste
  
• 1 cinnamon stick 
  

Add and cook for another 10 minutes until lentils are soft and the consistency just liquid enough to pour

• 1 tin tomatoes, or the equivalent fresh and chopped 
  
• 1/4 cup cashew cream
  
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice