Red Lentil Curry with Spiced Rice

Name: Red Lentil Curry with Spiced Rice
Ingredients: For the curry:; 1.5 teaspoons cumin seeds; 1.5 teaspoons coriander seeds; 1 teaspoon garam masala; 2 teaspoons smoked paprika; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes or more, to taste; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 1-inch pieces ginger, peeled and minced; 1/2 jalapeno, minced; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 medium onion, diced; 15 ounces can of diced tomatoes; 1 cup unsweetened almond milk; 1 teaspoon cornstarch; 1 cup water; 1 cup red lentils, picked over and rinsed; 2 cups spinach or baby kale; chopped fresh cilantro or parsley, optional; Spiced Rice; 1/2 teaspoon coriander seeds; 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds; 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds; 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds; Pinch saffron; 1.5 cups water; Pinch salt; 1 cup basmati rice