Boil the lentils for about 20 minutes with a bay leaf.
Strain and remove the bay leaf
In a pan sauté the garlic with cumin for a minute.
Add the tomatoes, tahini, cilantro, lemon juice, water and salt and pepper and simmer for 3-4 minutes.
Add the lentils, mix gently.
Serve in a bowl or dish drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with chopped cilantro.
