Mulligatawny - Stovetop Version

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1½ cups red lentils
• 1 onion (finely chopped)
• 2 teaspoons salt
• fresh cilantro (chopped)
• ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
• 2 tablespoons curry powder
• 5 cups vegetable stock or water
• 2 carrots (finely chopped)
• 2 ribs celery (finely chopped)
• lime juice (to taste)
• 2 apples (peeled and diced)
• 1 tablespoon vegetable or coconut oil
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh gingerroot
• 1 large ripe tomato (chopped)
• 15 ounce coconut milk (not light)
• roasted cashews (almonds or peanuts, for garnish)