Lentil Dahl Korma (vegetarian)

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1 Tbsp ghee
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1 onion, diced
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1 Tbsp minced garlic
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2 Tbsp korma simmer sauce*
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3 Tbsp almond butter OR cashew paste
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1 cup dried lentils
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1 can (14 oz) tomato sauce
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1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
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2 cans (14 oz each) chick peas, drained
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2 cups vegetable broth
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1/2 tsp salt
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1 Tbsp lime juice
Saute the onion in ghee until transparent, about 10 minutes. Stir in garlic and ginger, cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Add the salt and korma simmer sauce. Stir constantly for 30 seconds.
Stir in the almond butter or cashew paste, red lentils, tomato sauce, coconut milk, and vegetable broth. Bring to a gentle boil, then simmer, fully covered, for 25 minutes, until the lentils are completely tender.
Remove from heat, stir in the lime juice and chick peas.
Serves 4-5 people.
*If korma simmer sauce isn't available, it can be replaced with:
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1 tsp garam masala
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1 tsp cumin
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1 tsp coriander
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1/2 tsp turmeric
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1/4 tsp cardamom