Step 1: Heat the oil in a large saucepan
Step 2: Add the onion and cook for about eight minutes, until soft and translucent.
Step 3: Add garlic
Step 4: Stir in the ginger, garam masala and ground coriander and cook for another two minutes.
Step 5: Add cumin
Step 6: Add the vegetables and lentils and stir to coat them in the spiced onions, then pour in 3 cups water. Bring to a simmer and cook gently for 20 minutes.
Step 7: Skim off any residue on the surface of the liquid, then stir in the turmeric and salt and pepper to taste
Step 8: Simmer for another 15 minutes, or until the vegetables and lentils are tender.
Step 9: Add water as needed
Step 10: Stir the spinach through the lentil mixture and cook for two minutes until wilted
Step 11: Garnish with cilantro
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