Green Lentil "Moong" Curry Recipe

• 2 cups whole green, brown or yellow lentils (or a mix)
• 5 pints water
• 3/4 tsp ground turmeric
• 2 tsp ground cumin
• 4 tomatoes, chopped (or 2 15.5oz cans chopped tomatoes)
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 1/2 tsp whole cumin seeds
• 1 tsp red chile flakes or 2 dried whole red chiles
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 inches cinnamon stick
• 8 cardamom seeds (optional)

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