Vegan Lentil and Mushroom Stew

Name: Vegan Lentil and Mushroom Stew
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Cuisine: Asian, Indian, African
Ingredients: 8 ounces shiitake mushrooms; 12 ounces pearl oyster mushrooms; 5 tablespoons vegetable oil, (divided); 1 medium onion, (diced); 5 garlic cloves, (minced); 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger; 1 cinnamon stick; 8 whole cloves; 5 green cardamom pods; 1 star anise; 1 teaspoon whole cumin seeds; 1/2 teaspoon whole fennel seeds; 1/2 teaspoon whole black peppercorns; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 8 cups vegetable broth; 1 1/2 cups dried brown lentils; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; Salt, (to taste); Fried shallots; Chopped fresh cilantro; Julienned fresh ginger