Spiced Cracked Wheat and Lentils for Grown-Ups

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2 tablespoons vegetable oil

1 tablespoon butter

1 teaspoon each ground ginger and minced garlic

1/2 teaspoon each turmeric, paprika, ground coriander and cinnamon

1 teaspoon ground cumin

3/4 cup each of cracked wheat and red lentils

3 cups water

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

4 tomatoes, seeded and chopped

2 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced, optional

Plain yogurt and 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro for garnish