Red Lentil Dal with Yogurt Raita

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Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon mustard seed
• 5 carrots, chopped
• 5 stalks celery, chopped
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon grated ginger
• 1 ½ cups red lentils, rinsed
• 2 teaspoons ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon ground cloves
• 4 cups water
• 18 ounces diced tomatoes
• ½ (8 ounce) container plain yogurt
• ½ cup grated cucumber
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
• 1 pinch garam masala
• 1 lime, juiced
• ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro