9 tbsp. unsalted butter
1 tsp. Aleppo pepper (optional)
½ tsp. cumin seeds
½ tsp. coriander seeds
½ tsp. black mustard seeds
2 dried chiles de arbol
1 plum tomato, minced
3 tbsp. minced ginger
6 cloves garlic, minced
1 large yellow onion, minced
½ jalapeño, minced
¼ cup flour
1 tbsp. ground coriander
2 tsp. ground cumin
1½ tsp. ground turmeric
9 cups chicken stock or vegetable stock
1¾ cups red lentils
3 tbsp. minced cilantro
1 cup canned coconut milk
¼ fresh lemon juice
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Plain yogurt, to garnish