Tikka Masala Lentils

Name: Tikka Masala Lentils
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: Asian, Indian
Ingredients: 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 2 cups yellow onion, diced fine (1 yellow onion); 1 tsp kosher salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 2 cloves garlic, minced (or 1 tsp garlic powder); 1/2 inch knob of ginger, peeled and finely grated (or 1/2 tsp powdered ginger); 1 tsp paprika; 1 tbsp curry powder; 1/2 tsp cayenne; 1/2 tsp cinnamon; 1 tsp cumin; 1 tsp turmeric; 1 can tomato paste (6 oz); 2 cups brown lentils (dry); 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth, low sodium; 1 bay leaf; 1 (13 oz) can unsweetened coconut milk (I use Thai Kitchen's Brand); 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice (about 1 lemon); 1 tbsp fresh cilantro, for serving