Curried Green Lentils with Mushrooms and Red Bell Pepper

Name: Curried Green Lentils with Mushrooms and Red Bell Pepper
Ingredients: 1 cup large green lentils or whole masoor dal (can use combo of both); 2 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon oil or ghee; 3 cups water for dal; 6 cups water for soup; 1 cinnamon stick; 1 bay leaf; 2 cardamom pods; 2 cloves; ⅓ teaspoon turmeric; 1 inch ginger, grated; 2 green chilies, chopped fine (can use jalapeño); 1 large onion, chopped, with a few slices for garnish of soup later; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 plum tomato, diced; 1 teaspoon cumin powder; ½ teaspoon garam masala; ¼ teaspoon chili powder (optional); ½ red bell pepper, large chop; 4 ounces mushrooms, sliced; 1 teaspoon jaggery or brown sugar; Few squeezes of lemon; Cilantro for garnishing; Salt to taste