Red lentil and potato dhal

Once in a while it`s nice to have a meal without meat. This lentil dhal is delicious.

Red lentil  and potato dhal
4 servings
14 ounces Red lentils (ready made)
2 medium size potatoes, in cubes
1 red onion, finely chopped
1 tbsp red curry paste
1/2 tsp garam masala
1/2 tsp tumeric
1/2 tsp dried chili flakes
1 tsp indian curry powder
1 tsp sugar
1 tsp minced garlic
1 tsp minced ginger
1/2 can ( 14) chopped tomatoes
1/3 cup coconut milk 
1 tbsp lemon juice
Chopped cilantro or parsley 
salt and pepper to taste

Dice potatoes into cubes. Boil them in a saucepan with water until almost soft and cooked through. 
Melt butter in another large saucepan over medium high heat. Add chopped onion and cook for a few minutes until golden.  Add curry paste, garam masala, curry powder, turmeric, chili flakes, sugar, garlic, ginger 
and stir fry for 1 minute. Add the chopped tomatoes and cook for another 2 minutes. 
Pour in the lentils, coconut milk and potaoes. Stir gently and let it simmer for 5 minutes.  
Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle over chopped cilantro.
Serve with steamed rice, mango salsa and yoghurt.