Dal Soup

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2 tablespoons grape seed oil

1 tablespoon chopped fresh garlic

2 tablespoons garam masala, recipe follows

1 tablespoon cumin seeds

1 teaspoon turmeric

1 cup chopped tomatoes

1 cup brown lentils

5 cups water

Pinch salt and freshly ground black pepper

Few fresh cilantro sprigs, for garnish

Garam Masala

1/2 cup coriander seeds

1/2 cup cumin seeds

1/4 cup dried curry leaves* (See Cook's Note)

2 tablespoons black peppercorns

2 tablespoons brown mustard seeds

5 whole cloves

2 black cardamom pods

2 cinnamon sticks

2 bay leaves

2 dried red chiles