Lentil Coconut Curry

red lentils
tomatoes
coconut milk
onion
olive oil
garam masala
ginger
garlic
brown basmati rice
salt and pepper

Dice and saute the onion in olive oil until soft over medium heat.  Add one cup of rinsed lentils and cook for about a minute. Add a can of stewed tomatoes (or tomato sauce) and a can of coconut milk.  Add garam masala, garlic and ginger to taste. Turn heat to low and let it simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally until lentils are soft. Meanwhile, cook one cup of rice. When the lentils are cooked and the sauce thickens, add salt and pepper and serve over rice. This is how I make it for my little daughter but if you prefer it spicy, add cayenne at the end of cooking.