Indian Spiced Greens and Lentils (Dahl)

You won't be able to keep your spoon out of this flavorful and spicy lentil dish!  Any leafy green (chard, kale, spinach, etc.) or lentil (any color, or beans too!) can be used for this recipe. You can other veggies too such as carrot, peppers, potatoes, etc.
Serves 3-4
Ingredients:
3 Tbsp veggie oil
1 tsp mustard seeds
1/2 onion
3 garlic cloves
1 tsp ginger, peeled (about 1 inch piece) 
1/2 tsp each ground cumin, coriander, turmeric
1 tomato, diced or 1/2 cup canned diced tomato
3 cups water (more if needed)
1 cup lentils, rinsed
1 bunch greens (chard in this case, but can use kale, spinach, etc.), stems removed and finely chopped
1/2 tsp salt
2 Tbsp shredded coconut, unsweetened
1/2 tsp garam masala spice mix (optional, if available)

Finely chop or puree in food processor the onion, garlic and ginger.  Heat oil over med-high heat and add mustard seeds, allow to sputter while mostly covering the pan with a lid or splatter guard.  Once sputtering stops (about 1 min, before the seeds become burnt), reduce heat to medium and add the onion mix puree and saute about 3 min, stirring constantly. Add spices and saute 1 min to release aromas.  Add the tomato and saute about 4 min, then add the lentils, water, greens and salt.  Cover, bring to a boil then reduce heat to med-low to simmer, about 45 min-1 hr until lentils are soft. Add coconut and garam masala.  Simmer uncovered, adding water if necessary for desired consistency, for about 5 min. Season to taste. Serve with rice or bread.  Enjoy!