4 Tbsp olive oil
5 cloves garlic
3/4 tsp sea salt
1 Tbsp lemon juice (may be omitted)
2 1/2 cups water
1 cup red lentils rinsed and drained
1 large tomato
heat oil in skillet, saute garlic and then tomatoes until a paste forms. Add lentils and water and bring to a boil. Allow to simmer for 30 minutes. Add lemon and salt and serve over basmati rice.