Red Lentils and Spinach in Masala Sauce

INGREDIENTS

• Masala Paste:
• 1½ teaspoons cumin seeds
• 1½ teaspoon coriander seeds
• 2″ piece ginger, peeled and cut into pieces
• 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes*
• 1 tablespoons smoked paprika
• 2 teaspoons garam marsala
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons peanut or other nut oil
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• ⅓ cup packed cilantro leaves
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• 1 tablespoon coconut oil
• 1 small red onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• ⅓ cup masala paste
• 1 cup stewed tomatoes
• 1 cup coconut milk
• ½ cup red lentils
• 2 handfuls spinach