Add oil to a casserole dish. (8 by 11 inch or similar size) Add in garlic, onion, green chili, spices and ¼ tsp salt - mix well. Preheat the oven to 400℉ (205C)
Once heated, place the casserole dish in the oven for 5-8 minutes or until onions start to turn golden
Remove dish from the oven and add in the lentils, tomatoes, coconut milk, remaining salt and 2 cups of broth, mix well. (reserve 2 tbsp coconut milk for garnish if you wish)
Place the dish back in the oven and cook for 1 hour or 1 hour and 10 mins or until lentils are cooked to preference (taste using a spoonful to see if they’re done)
Once done, remove the dish from the oven, and while the mixture is still hot, first mix almond butter with warmed ½ cup of broth, add this mixture in, and stir until combined
Adjust flavor and spice as needed. Add in some lemon juice and cilantro for garnish, as desired
Serve with some fresh rice, flatbread, naan bread, or pita bread
