Simple Spiced Lentils

Name: Simple Spiced Lentils
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Asian, Indian
Ingredients: 1 cup dried brown lentils; 2 1/4 cups vegetable broth, divided; 2 cups water; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 cup tomato sauce; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1/4 teaspoon salt; black pepper, to taste; 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika or paprika; 1/2 teaspoon garam masala; 2 tablespoon cilantro, chopped